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| June 12th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Asperger syndrome Linked as: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder that tends to be classified at the "high end" of the autism spectrum. Someone with Asperger syndrome may have difficulties with social interaction, clumsy and uncoordinated motor movements, limited interests and/or unusual preoccupations, repetitive routines or rituals, speech and language peculiarities, and non-verbal communication problems. Generally, children with AS have few facial expressions apart from anger or misery. Most have excellent rote memory and musical ability, and become intensely interested in one or two subjects (sometimes to the exclusion of other topics). Children with AS tend to be "in their own world" and preoccupied with their own agenda. | |
