autistic disorder
In 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner first brought the autistic spectrum disorders to the attention of the world. Around the same time, another scientist Dr. Hans Asperger was making a similar discovery about the disorder of Asperger syndrome. We now know that autism and Asperger syndrome both fall into the disorders within the autism spectrum. [...]
asperger syndrome
Individuals who suffer from a disorder that causes impaired social behaviors, slow repetitive patterns and decreased motor abilities are normally diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome or AS. This disorder shares many of the same symptoms as high functioning autism and is in the autism spectrum of disorders, making it difficult to diagnose. While they [...]