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Peer reviewedCarrington, Terri – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
A mother of an adult son with Asperger disorder discusses his adoption, the symptoms of his disability, social problems that he encountered in school, and his placement in a psychiatric hospital. His misdiagnosis with reactive attachment disorder and the long journey to a correct diagnosis of Asperger disorder are recounted. (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adopted Children, Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Disorders
