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Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger's syndrome (also referred to as Asperger's
disorder) is one of the five pervasive developmental disorders described
in the diagnostic manual published by the American Psychiatric
Association. The syndrome is characterized by significant difficulties
with social interaction and patterns of behavior, interests and activities
that best described as restricted, repetitive and stereotyped. The
diagnosis indicates that a person is experiencing serious difficulties in
these areas in their day-to-day living.
Source: Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV or DSM-IV-TR)
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning/students/disabilities/resources/information/asd/asd6.html
ASPEN®
Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc
www.aspennj.org/
Asperger
Disorders Home Page
www.aspergers.com/
Asperger
Syndrome Coalition of the U.S.
www.asperger.org/
Asperger's
Syndrome Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
www.autism.org/asperger.html
Autism
Asperger Publishing Company
www.asperger.net/
Family
Village on Aspergers
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_aspe.htm
Info
on Aspergers
www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html
Online
Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
Tony Atwood
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
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