News tagged with asperger syndrome

Setback for British 'hacker' in US extradition fight

A Briton accused of hacking into US military and NASA space agency computers was on Friday refused permission to appeal to the new Supreme Court in London against his extradition to the United States.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 12, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Autistic teens master social cues, find friends

(AP) -- Thirteen-year-old Andrea Levy ticked off a mental list of rules to follow when her guest arrived: Greet her at the door. Introduce her to the family. Offer a cold drink.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

iPods may help Asperger's kids navigate life

Sue Pederson knows that the teenage boys in her treatment program have trouble making conversation. They may not know what to talk about; or once they get started, when to shut up.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 30, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have identified 27 genes that are associated with either Asperger Syndrome (AS) and/or autistic traits and/or empathy. The research will be published tomorrow in the journal Autism Re ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jul 15, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0