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What are the tell tale signs of aspergers syndrome?
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Dr. Jonathan Nehreranswered
Child Psychiatry 38 years experience
Asperger's: The two major areas of deficit in asperger's are problems with 1) social interaction and 2) stereotyped and repetative patterns of behavior. You can read specific details at the apa website <www.Psych.Org> however, it is best to get a consult from a comprensive team of professionals because this a subtle diagnosis and not a simple check list.
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