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Asperger's syndrome

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As·per·ger's syndrome (spr-grz)
n.
A pervasive developmental disorder, usually of childhood, characterized by impairments in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns.

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``Kids with developmental delays, including autism and Asperger's syndrome, need lots of reinforcement to master skills that can help them gain confidence and acceptance in social settings.
Stillman, who himself has Asperger's Syndrome, believes in "always assuming intellect" of the person with autism.
Special education teacher Lynn Parsons had some encouragement for a mother that doubted that her high-school daughter would be interested in attending the teacher's after-school social-skills class for students with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome.
 
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