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Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome February 14, 2013
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Autism Spectrum Disease
There is no cure for Autism
Asperger’s syndrome is linked to Autism.
Autism is a complex disorder characterized by social impairments. It’s the most severe type of the Autistic Spectrum
Disorder. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females. Scientists aren’t sure what causes Au-
tism. There’s no cure for autism but they do have therapy for it.
Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a disease asso-
ciated with autism. It’s the highest functioning
level of autism. People with autism have social
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“There is no
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cure for Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome.”
problems have restricted range in interests and perform in repetitive behaviors. People with
Currently there is no diagnosis for autism. However, there are
asperger’s usually have uncoordinated. Compared to other forms of autism, asperger’s syn-
specialized tests that evaluate it. Parents should get
drome is the least effective. Scientists estimate that 1 in 8 people will asperger’s . Children with asperger’s
their children tested from birth to at least 36 months.
How Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome is Related
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Asperger’s syndrome is a form of autism. The main problems are socially re-
lated. Social communication, social interaction, and social imagination. Most
people with asperger’s syndrome have a broad imagination and don’t
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Know how to share is with others. Autism is called the spectrum disease because it effects varying
parts of the mind except for. Asperger’s syndrome is the most “hidden disability..” Most people cant
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tell when they or others around them have it.
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People with asperger’s often have a hard time understanding
gestures, facial dont know expressions, what subjects and tones of to talk about. voice, such as sarcasm. They
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Autism is a lifelong disability. Some people with autism are able to live
their lives independently depending on how severe the disability is. People with
autism may become very sensitive to things such as light and sound.
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Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome is the most Organization
commonly diagnosed disability in America. KML
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A UTISM! A SPERGER’S SYNDROME.!
For more information visit...
http:// www.autis m.org.uk/ Aboutautism/ Autism-and -Aspergersyndromean-
introduction/Whatisautism.aspx
http:// www.autis m.org.uk/ aboutautism/
autism-andaspergersyndromeanintroduction/what-is -aspergersyndrome.aspx