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What Is Asperger Syndrome?

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Barnhill, Gena P. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001

This article describes characteristics of individuals with Asperger Syndrome, a developmental disability defined by impairments in social relationships and verbal and nonverbal communication and by restrictive, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Diagnostic criteria, essential features of the disability, and other notable…

Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children

Understanding the Autism Spectrum: What Teachers Need To Know.

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Brownell, Mary T.; Walther-Thomas, Chriss – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2001

This interview with an individual with Asperger Syndrome (AS) discusses the characteristics of autism, how AS differs from autism, and common characteristics of AS. His experiences in school are described and recommendations are made for teachers who work with students with AS and for parents of children with AS. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children