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Asperger syndrome.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2005)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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What is Asperger syndrome?
Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder. Children who have it do not develop normally in several basic areas:
* They behave oddly at times and have trouble with social skills.
* They may not want to interact with others or may have trouble doing so.
* They may not be able to understand body language or use gestures to communicate.
Asperger syndrome is also called an autistic spectrum disorder because it is related to autism. Autism is a disorder in which children have language and social problems.
How does it occur?