Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism?

Overview: Introduction to Asperger Syndrome (AS) & High-Functioning Autism (HFA) E. Schopler, G. Mesibov. The History of Asperger Syndrome L. Wing. Subtyping Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Issues of Validity and Implication for Child Psychiatric Diagnosis J. Pomeroy. Diagnostic and Assessment Issues: High-Functioning People with Autism and AS A Literature Review C. Gillberg, S. Ehlers. AS and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities F. Volkmar, A. Klin. Neuropsychological Issues: Neurobiology of AS: Seven Case Studies and Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings A. Lincoln, et al. Treatment Issues: Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations with Students with AS and HFA C. Gray. Language and Communication in HFA and AS D. Twachtman-Cullen. Related Conditions: Repetitive Thoughts and Behaviors in PDD: Phenomenology and Pharmacotherapy C. McDougle. Learning Characteristics of Individuals With AS S. Hooper, M.B. Bundy. Personal Essays: A Personal Account of Autism T. McKean. Conclusion: Premature Popularization of AS E. Schopler. 8 Additional Articles. Index.