An overview of characteristics of Asperger syndrome

Authors
Bock, SJ Myles, BS
Citation
Sj. Bock et Bs. Myles, An overview of characteristics of Asperger syndrome, EDUC TRAIN, 34(4), 1999, pp. 511-520
Citations number
51
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
ISSN journal
10793917 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
511 - 520
Database
ISI
SICI code
1079-3917(199912)34:4<511:AOOCOA>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Asperger Syndrome (AS), although not a new disability is receiving increase d attention in the United States and throughout the world. Researchers and practitioners are just beginning to understand this exceptionality that may impact more individuals than autism. This article overviews the behavior, socialization, language, cognition, motor, and sensory characteristics of i ndividuals with Asperger Syndrome. In addition, it highlights some of the c ontroversies associated with the identifying characteristics of AS.