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The use of “Asperger's syndrome”

The use of “Asperger's syndrome” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 15, No. 4, 1985 Letters to the Editor THE USE OF "ASPERGER'S SYNDROME ''l The syndrome of "autistic psychopathy" first described by Asperger (1944) has received increasing attention in recent years (Wing, 1981). Descriptions of this syndrome suggest many points of phenomenological similarity to infantile autism, though the infrequency with which Asperger's syndrome is observed makes comparisons difficult. We have recently had the opportunity to examine a child whose history and clinical presentation suggest features of this disorder. Case Report A 13-year-old boy was referred for evaluation. Birth, medical, and family history were essentially unremarkable. Developmental milestones had been within normal limits. In the preschool period the child was ex- cessively active and restless and extremely anxious in response to small en- vironmental changes. Some stereotyped behaviors were present. Though he often seemed emotionally distant, he did exhibit some attachment behaviors and made eye contact. His parents were first seriously concerned about his development at 48 months of age when he could not be managed in a regular nursery school program. In subsequent special education classes excellent rote memory skills as well as specific learning problems were observed. The child had no http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Springer Journals

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Springer Journals
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Psychology; Child and School Psychology; Pediatrics; Neurosciences; Public Health
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0162-3257
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1573-3432
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10.1007/BF01531788
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 15, No. 4, 1985 Letters to the Editor THE USE OF "ASPERGER'S SYNDROME ''l The syndrome of "autistic psychopathy" first described by Asperger (1944) has received increasing attention in recent years (Wing, 1981). Descriptions of this syndrome suggest many points of phenomenological similarity to infantile autism, though the infrequency with which Asperger's syndrome is observed makes comparisons difficult. We have recently had the opportunity to examine a child whose history and clinical presentation suggest features of this disorder. Case Report A 13-year-old boy was referred for evaluation. Birth, medical, and family history were essentially unremarkable. Developmental milestones had been within normal limits. In the preschool period the child was ex- cessively active and restless and extremely anxious in response to small en- vironmental changes. Some stereotyped behaviors were present. Though he often seemed emotionally distant, he did exhibit some attachment behaviors and made eye contact. His parents were first seriously concerned about his development at 48 months of age when he could not be managed in a regular nursery school program. In subsequent special education classes excellent rote memory skills as well as specific learning problems were observed. The child had no

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