This article introduces the "basic level reader" to Asperger Syndrome (AS),
with primary emphasis placed upon adults. The first and longest part of the
article reviews the diagnostic criteria for AS, and covers its
manifestations under each of five primary characteristics. The second part
of this article briefly reviews related medical conditions common to
children and adults with AS. The third section takes the reader through a
brief tour of AS as it is expressed at each major stage of life, with
emphasis upon childhood and adolescence. Section four discusses AS and its
impact on the family. Section five reviews some of the considerations
involved in seeking a formal adult diagnosis, drawing the connection between
self-determination and adult employment.
This
article is a result of the collaborative effort of three authors. An earlier
version of it may be found at two Internet web sites, listed in the
references at the end of the article.
AS Grows Up; Recognizing
Adults in Today's Challenging World
Outline
Introduction
Commonly
Associated Conditions
Traits by Age
AS " in" the Family
Adult Diagnosis and the
Aftermath
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Asperger_Syndrome_Grows_Up - Recognizing Adults in Today's Challenging
World
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