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Article: What Is Asperger Syndrome?
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- Intervention in School & Clinic
- Article date:
- May 1, 2001
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The prevalence of Asperger Syndrome appears to be increasing, yet many individuals are still not being diagnosed during their school years. It is imperative to disseminate knowledge regarding the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome to parents and educational, mental health, and medical professionals so that this condition can be recognized early, and appropriate interventions can be provided to assist individuals with Asperger Syndrome in coping successfully. This article focuses on the characteristics of this developmental disability.
Have you had students in your class who just "did not seem to get it" or did not appear to fit in with their peers, yet you ...