Asperger Syndrome or Autistic Disorder? The Diagnostic Dilemma.
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| Title: | Asperger Syndrome or Autistic Disorder? The Diagnostic Dilemma. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Freeman, B. J., Cronin, Pegeen, Candela, Pete |
| Source: | Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Fall 2002 17(3):145-151. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2002 |
| Document Type: | Guides - Non-Classroom Information Analyses Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition, Medical Evaluation, Psychological Evaluation, Social Development, Student Characteristics |
| ISSN: | 1088-3576 |
| Abstract: | This article examines the difficulties in diagnosing Asperger syndrome (AS) and differentiating AS from autism. It stresses the need for gathering a developmental history and reviews considerations in conducting different assessments related to medical condition, psychological condition, communication, language, occupational and physical therapy, family, mental status, and social interaction. (Contains references.) (CR) |
| Notes: | Special Issue on Asperger Syndrome. |
| Journal Code: | CIJMAR2003 |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ655487 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This article examines the difficulties in diagnosing Asperger syndrome (AS) and differentiating AS from autism. It stresses the need for gathering a developmental history and reviews considerations in conducting different assessments related to medical condition, psychological condition, communication, language, occupational and physical therapy, family, mental status, and social interaction. (Contains references.) (CR) |
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| ISSN: | 1088-3576 |
