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Have you noticed that those with Asperger’s Syndrome are very sensitive to receiving criticism? Often they hear criticism where none is implied. AS men in particular interpret a difference of opinion or a different perspective as a criticism of whom they are as a person. And they hear criticism of a family member as a …

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is like always being the only parent even when dealing with an adult on the Autism Spectrum. You cover for their social blunders. You walk on eggshells because you never know when an uncontrolled temper tantrum will erupt. You constantly hear, “That’s not right” because they don’t ever see things from another’s perspective. You don’t …

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A large number of adults with Asperger’s Syndrome suffer from depression. Scientists don’t know if this is a result of the struggles and rejections they face in life or if it’s because of the way their brains are hard wired. As Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen said in a recently published study on Asperger’s and depression, “Adults …

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You think it can only happen in the movies, but sadly that’s not the case. Raising any child is hard work and when your child has autism it is all the more challenging. I see so many parents educating themselves and working hard to care for their children and these efforts are making a difference. …

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