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Smith, Leann E.; Seltzer, Marsha Mailick; Greenberg, Jan S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Health symptoms of mothers of adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome (FXS; n = 112) were compared to a nationally-representative sample of mothers of similarly-aged children without disabilities (n = 230) as well as to a sample of mothers of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD; n = 96). Health symptoms experienced in…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Comparative Analysis, Children, Diaries
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Donnelly, Julie A.; Bovee, Jean-Paul; Donnelly, Sylvia Jane; Donnelly, Lisa Kathleen; Donnelly, Joad Roy; Donnelly, Michael Fain; Walter, Alice Stephens; Callaghan, Molly Ray – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
This article recounts the experiences of a family with a son with autism. Jean-Paul's two sisters, his brother, cousin, grandmother, father, and mother contribute their perspectives. Jean-Paul also speaks for himself. This account traces his life from his early childhood to independent adulthood. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Coping
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Tsai, Luke Y. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A father tells about his son with autism, who is now 26 years old, and describes how his son differs from the portrait of autism presented by professionals. The lessons he learned from his son and how his son helped him to become a more loving person are discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Coping, Family Life
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Carrington, Terri – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A mother of an adult son with Asperger disorder discusses his adoption, the symptoms of his disability, social problems that he encountered in school, and his placement in a psychiatric hospital. His misdiagnosis with reactive attachment disorder and the long journey to a correct diagnosis of Asperger disorder are recounted. (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adopted Children, Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Disorders
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McDonnell, Jane Taylor – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
In this article, a mother of an adult son with autism discusses the neurology of autism that makes stress so difficult to handle, even when it is the excitement of something positive. The uniqueness of the disability is highlighted, including the need for routines and the lack of coping skills. (Contains three references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Autism, Children