What’s Unique about Asperger’s Disorder?
Apr 1st, 2008 | By Rebbekah | Category: Asperger's Syndrome, AutismHistory
Asperger’s Disorder was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Many professionals felt Asperger’s Disorder was simply a milder form of autism and used the term “high-functioning autism” to describe these individuals. [...]
