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Asperger Syndrome comes under the general category of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
(ASD). People with Asperger Syndrome possess the characteristics of autism:
difficulties with social communication, social interaction and imagination.
However, they do not have the accompanying learning disabilities and tend to
be high-functioning individuals, with average or above average intelligence.
A famous person with Asperger Syndrome is Dr Temple Grandin, a gifted animal
scientist living in the USA.
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Some people with Asperger Syndrome may not be diagnosed until adulthood. Others
who are never diagnosed may learn to cope with their difficulties through self
struggle, or with the help of their families.
Learn more about Hans Asperger, the Viennese doctor after which Asperger Syndrome
was named: Information > Hans Asperger
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