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Aspergers hyperfocus12/29/2023 ![]() AspieWithAttitude Well-Known Member V.I. And once you have digested that fact, realize that a trait can be both positive and pathological at the same time. According to the CDC’s latest numbers, about 1 … Continue reading Micro Current Neurofeedback Shows Promise in Helping Autism Posted on Apby Mandi Cook Posted in Childcare & Education, Mental Health, Uncategorized, Wellness, Women's Health Tagged 1 in 54, ADD, ADD/ADHD, ADHD, ASD, aspergers, aspie, autism, autism acceptance, autism awareness month, autism in girls, autism in women, autism society of america, autism spectrum disorder, autistic, autistic burnout, autistic meltdown, bpd, CDC, CDC autism, developmental disability, hyperfixation, hyperfocus, misdiagnosis, non-verbal communication, person first language, self diagnosed, self diagnosis, sensory overload, sensory overstimulation, social skills, special interests, underdiagnosis of girls. (obsessive compulsive disorder) If a trait is counterproductive, it gets a pathologized name if it's productive, it is a positive. Physicians often can use appropriate medication to help manage the obsessive behavior and help students re-focus on a broader range of information and interests. ![]() This year, the Autism Society of America is changing the wording from “Awareness” to “Acceptance” in the hopes of fostering an acceptance of individuals living with autism into the everyday life of their communities. This hyperfocus or perseveration may actually be the result of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which is not uncommon in children with Asperger’s disorder. Note that: Hyperfocus can result from distraction, but the motivation is to turn attention to a subject of interest or a particular task. Since 2011, the month of April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month.
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