Asperger’s Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that is at the highest functioning end of the Autism spectrum. It is a disorder that has recently been in popular media of late in the TV show, Parenthood, and in Jodi Picoult’s newest book, House Rules. Today, our in studio guest is Ruth Bass, an Asperger’s and Autism expert and speech pathologist from Newport Beach, CA. In this show, Ruth talks to Dr. Jill and Judge Pam about Asperger’s in children: how parents can look for signs of the disorder in their young children and importance of early diagnosis and effective treatments. This is a most interesting show you won’t want to miss.
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Adult Asperger’s Syndrome can be very confusing and frustrating, particularly to women—the vast majority of adults with this disorder are men. If you are in a relationship with a man and are perhaps stymied by his inability to connect with you, social awkwardness, or preference to be alone you may be with a man who has Asperger’s and neither you nor he know it. Asperger’s and Autism expert, Ruth Bass is in studio with Dr. Jill and Judge Pam to discuss the signs of this disorder and the challenges that both women and significant others face.
Friends, ya gotta have friends! Well, maybe not the friends Dr. Jill and Judge Pam are going to discuss today. Do you have a collection of “frenemies” in your life? Ever wonder why you feel betrayed, neglected, confused or just generally unhappy with your friends? Hmmm…maybe they aren’t the type of friends you really need? The gals have their good friend, Jay Selman in studio to join in with a man’s POV of friends and how differently guys view interactions with their buds.
So, maybe you’ve now discovered you have a collection of friends in your life who make you doubt your sanity, are super-needy leaches, self-absorbed narcissists who make you feel guilty, are constantly competing with you, or are fault-finders—what’s a gal to do? Dr. Jill and Judge Pam’s guy pal, Jay Selman shares his perspective on female friendships and the three of them discuss their definitions of friendship, why you stay in these relationships and how to get out. Grab a frenemie and listen in.