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ERIC Number: EJ655485
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Asperger Syndrome: An Overview of Characteristics.
Myles, Brenda Smith; Simpson, Richard L.
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v17 n3 p132-37 Fall 2002
This article describes characteristics of Asperger syndrome (AS) and the syndrome's impact in the home, school, and community. Social, behavioral and emotional, cognitive, academic, sensory, and motor characteristics of students with AS are reviewed. The restricted range of interests students with AS have is discussed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Development, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Competence, Motor Development, Sensory Experience, Social Development, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue on Asperger Syndrome.