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Publication Date: 2002
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Asperger Syndrome or Autistic Disorder? The Diagnostic Dilemma.
Freeman, B. J.; Cronin, Pegeen; Candela, Pete
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v17 n3 p145-51 Fall 2002
This article examines the difficulties in diagnosing Asperger syndrome (AS) and differentiating AS from autism. It stresses the need for gathering a developmental history and reviews considerations in conducting different assessments related to medical condition, psychological condition, communication, language, occupational and physical therapy, family, mental status, and social interaction. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition, Medical Evaluation, Psychological Evaluation, Social Development, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue on Asperger Syndrome.
