http://www.kennethrobersonphd.com/aspergers-syndrome/ Asperger’s Syndrome has received a great deal of attention lately. What used to be viewed as odd, unusual behavior in some children and adults is now recognized as part of a condition that has been widely reported on and discussed in the general media. However, in some cases important information about Asperger’s Syndrome is not included in the overall discussion. Here are facts that parents, family members, educators, and others interested in Asperger’s should know about this condition. 1. It is Not a Separate Condition With the publication, in May of 2013, of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual – 5, generally accepted as the authoritative description of mental health conditions, Asperger’s Syndrome no longer exists as a separate disorder. Its place has now been taken by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This means that officially there is no such thing as Asperger’s. The behaviors that were associated with Asperger’s Sy...
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