The Table is an overview of the developmental deficits in individuals with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and the consequences for the life quality and health of their neurotypically normally (NT) developed spouses / partners. The table is updated January 2016. GO…
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The Sandy Hook Tragedy. Mass Shooting and developmental disorders
December 14, 2013 is one year after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty small children and six adults, including the shooters mother, were killed before the shooter, Adam Lanza, committed suicide. Connecticut’s Division of Criminal Justice…
15 tips for NT spouses
This article is based on reported firsthand experiences from thousands of neurotypical spouses in Europe, North America, Australia. A reference is also autism-help.org A long-term relationship with an adult, who has Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning autism, can be extremely…
Mental and emotional abuse of children
“When it comes to damage, there is no real difference between physical, sexual and emotional abuse. All that distinguishes one from the other is the abuser’s choice of weapons.” Andrew Vachss * “Whatever the type of violence committed against a…
Children of a parent with ASD / Asperger’s Syndrome
What can be the affect on a child if a parent has Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s, High Functioning autism, ASD)? That question should ideally be answered by the child, including adult children. The issue of Asperger’s/ASD parenting affects thousands of children’s well-being alone in this…