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Alternate Name(s): Pervasive developmental disorder - Asperger syndrome ... Hans Asperger labeled this disorder "Autistic Psychopathy" in 1944, and the cause is still unknown. There is a possible relation to autistic disorder ( autism ). Some researchers believe that Asperger sydrome is simply a mild form of autism. The ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001549.htm#Cau...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001549.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
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What Causes Asperger Syndrome? ... Diagnosing Asperger Syndrome ... Asperger syndrome can be very difficult to diagnose. Children with AS function well in most aspects of life, and so it can be easy to attribute their strange behaviors to just being "different."
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kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/asperger.html
kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/asperger.html
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Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and...
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www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html
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Children diagnosed with Asperger syndrome (AS; see Note) present a special challenge in the educational milieu. Typically viewed as eccentric and peculiar by classmates, their inept social skills often cause them to be made victims of scapegoating.
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www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/karen_williams_guidelines....
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/karen_williams_guidelines.html
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While the causes of Asperger syndrome are not known, it is likely that both genetics and environment play a role in the disorder. This eMedTV Web page discusses some of the research being conducted on factors that may contribute to Asperger syndrome. ... At this time, Asperger syndrome causes are not yet known. However,
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autism.emedtv.com/asperger-syndrome/causes-of-asperger-...
autism.emedtv.com/asperger-syndrome/causes-of-asperger-syndrome.html
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Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that is characterized by: 1 ... Current research points to brain abnormalities as the cause of AS. Using advanced brain imaging techniques, scientists have revealed structural and functional differences in specific regions of the brains of normal versus AS children.
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.ht...
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm
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The exact cause of Asperger's syndrome is not known. However, the fact that it tends to run in families suggests that a tendency to develop the disorder may be inherited (passed on from parent to child).
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www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-synd...
www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome
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People with Asperger's syndrome have some traits of autism. For example, they may have poor social skills, prefer routine, ... The exact cause of Asperger's syndrome is not known. And there is no known way to prevent it. It tends to run in families. So researchers are doing studies to look for a genetic cause.
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www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-topic-...
www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-topic-overview
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Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder. It is classified as an autism spectrum disorder, one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive ... The exact cause of Asperger's syndrome is unknown.
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www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/
www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/
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