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    From the page: "My son's brain is wired differently. He has trouble shifting to new thoughts or activities, and he is often flooded with sensory information. The sights and sounds of the world rush toward him like an unstoppable wave. My son has Asperger's syndrome, a... more

    Reviewed by dan360man May 07 2009, 10:50am ( 3 reviews ) latimes.com

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  • Rated by nursefriendly on May 07 2009, 4:51pm

    Having spent time with a lot of special needs children, can tell you this article hits home on several points. Parents are often scorned by others that don't know them or their child. Others often do not understand disabilities or disorders and at the moment usually don't care. Takes a special person to raise a special needs child and mountains of patience to deal with behaviors other perceive as acting out.
  • Rated by dan360man on May 07 2009, 10:50am

    From the page: "My son's brain is wired differently. He has trouble shifting to new thoughts or activities, and he is often flooded with sensory information. The sights and sounds of the world rush toward him like an unstoppable wave. My son has Asperger's syndrome, a neurobiological disorder that is often referred to as "high-functioning" autism."