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Asperger syndrome / Arthur Gillard, book editor. - Detroit : Gale, Cengage Learning, c2011. - 136 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - Perspectives on diseases and disorders. . - Perspectives on diseases and disorders. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-132) and index.

An overview of Asperger syndrome / Susan Ashley -- Diagnosing Asperger syndrome and related pervasive developmental disorders / Lisa A. Ruble and Melissa Wheatley -- Strategies used by children to compensate for Asperger syndrome / Tony Attwood -- Criminal behavior and Asperger syndrome / Susan London -- Gifted students with Asperger syndrome have special needs / Temple Grandin -- Vaccines do not cause autism / Massimo Pigliucci -- Vaccines can cause Asperger syndrome, autism, and related conditions / Steven Higgs -- Environmental factors are primarily responsible for autism spectrum disorders / Martha R. Herbert -- Genetic factors may be responsible for autism spectrum disorders / Sarah Barmak -- More understanding and acceptance is needed for people with Asperger syndrome / Lynne Soraya -- Asperger syndrome and autism are not an excuse for bad behavior / Temple Grandin --Two very different responses to a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome / Lori L. McKinsey -- A woman's difficult relationship with a man who has Asperger syndrome / Cheryl Morris -- A woman with Asperger syndrome finds happiness and self-worth / Kate Goldfield.

"Asperger Syndrome: Understanding Asperger Syndrome; Controversies About Asperger Syndrome; Personal Experiences with Asperger Syndrome"--

9780737757712 (hardback) 073775771X (hardback)

2011006229


Asperger's syndrome--Popular works.

RC553.A88 / A787 2011