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Oct 14, 2009
Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.
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Jun 29, 2009
Top Asperger's Syndrome Books
Asperger's Syndrome, while on the autism spectrum, is a distinct disorder. Books specific to the condition help parents learn more about their children's needs.
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Oct 14, 2008
PDD-NOS is on the Autism Spectrum
According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.
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Jan 17, 2008
Uncommon Types of Autism
There are five types of autism spectrum disorders. Two of the more uncommon types, Rett's Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, are detailed here.
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Jan 8, 2008
Asperger's Comorbid Conditions
Several conditions are more common among individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. These conditions are called comorbidities.
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Jan 5, 2008
Exploring the Autism Spectrum
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Learn the differences between the five types of autism spectrum disorders.
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Aug 5, 2009
Unconventional Genius
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Andre Tartar
"The juxtaposition of ability and inability in the same person," is how savant expert Dr. Darold Treffert prefers to characterize this unusual and rare condition.
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Nov 8, 2008
Would Aspergers Syndrome Explain Casey Anthony?
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Elizabeth Randall
No one understands Casey Anthony's behavior. Is that because she has an atypical neurology?
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Feb 16, 2008
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
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Harriet Morris
Controversy reigns over diagnoses of High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. This article looks at why this is so, and the role that funding policy plays.
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May 17, 2007
Understanding Asperger's Syndrome
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Doreen Bradley Satter
Asperger's is a neurologically-based disorder of development, usually of unknown cause, typically affecting social skills, language and communicative skills and behavior.
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May 17, 2007
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Doreen Bradley Satter
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children. Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
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