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ERIC Number: EJ641100
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1076-2175
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Which Is It? Asperger's Syndrome or Giftedness? Defining the Differences.
Little, Cindy
Gifted Child Today, v25 n1 p58-63 Win 2002
This article discusses the differences between individuals with Asperger syndrome and gifted individuals. It describes the characteristics of students with Asperger syndrome, including highly literal speech, intensive focus, difficulties in social behavior, and inability to mind read. Characteristics of gifted students with Asperger syndrome are also explored. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Children, Communication Problems, Disability Identification, Empathy, Gifted, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Student Characteristics, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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