How Far Can Brian Ride the Daylight 4449 Express?: A Strength-Based Model of Asperger Syndrome Based on Special Interest Areas

This article presents one of the principal theories to emerge from a larger exploratory study. The research team conducted intervieWs about special interests With 23 participants With Asperger syndrome (AS), ages 7 to 21, Who Were eligible for services under autism and enrolled in an extended school...

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Published in:Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities 2007, Vol.22 (2), p.67-79
Main Authors: Winter-Messiers, Mary Ann, Herr, Cynthia M., Wood, Casey E., Brooks, Amy P., Gates, Mary Anne M., Houston, Tasker L., Tingstad, Kelly I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Asperger Syndrome
Autism
Behavior
Children & youth
Executive Function
Extended School Year
Hidden Curriculum
Interests
Interpersonal Competence
Interpersonal Relationship
Language Skills
Learning Theories
Mental Disorders
Middle Schools
Nonverbal Communication
Parent Attitudes
Parents
Peer Relationship
Peer relationships
Personal Space
Social interaction
Social skills
Student Interests
Surveys
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Summary:This article presents one of the principal theories to emerge from a larger exploratory study. The research team conducted intervieWs about special interests With 23 participants With Asperger syndrome (AS), ages 7 to 21, Who Were eligible for services under autism and enrolled in an extended school year program. The authors also obtained Written surveys from 18 parents. A strong positive relationship Was found betWeen engagement in special interest areas and individual strengths in areas typically seen as AS deficits, including communication, social, emotional, sensory, fine-motor, executive function, and academic skills. A revieW of the strength-based model of AS and special interests is folloWed by practical ideas for effectively incorporating special interest areas into school, home, and community.
ISSN:1088-3576
1538-4829
DOI:10.1177/10883576070220020701