Asperger’s Syndrome: 1.) First identified by Hans Asperger in 1944 and introduced to the United States through the DSM-IV in 1994. 2.) Characterized by repetitive interests, activities, and thoughts, along with an impairment in social situations. 3.) There are no … Continue reading
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History Asperger’s syndrome (also known as Asperger’s Disorder) was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger, who observed autism-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Many … Continue reading
The characteristic behaviors of autism spectrum disorder may be apparent in infancy (18 to 24 months), but they usually become clearer during early childhood (24 months to 6 years). As part of a well-baby or well-child visit, your child’s doctor … Continue reading