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ERIC Number: EJ768940
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 11
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1088-3576
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Outcomes in Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Barnhill, Gena P.
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v22 n2 p116-126 Sum 2007
This article explores the current research literature on adult outcomes of individuals with Asperger syndrome (AS). Specific areas addressed are the characteristics associated with adulthood AS, including employment issues, comorbid mental and physical health conditions, neurological issues, possible problems with the legal system, mortality rates, and treatment. The article interweaves the author's experiences as a parent of an adult son with AS and discusses recommendations and future directions.
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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