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Clay Marzo. Clay Marzo (born July 17, 1989) [3] is an American professional surfer known for his unique "double-jointed" style of turns and spins. [4] He was raised in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii where he currently resides. [5] Marzo has been acclaimed for his creativity and innovation as a young surfer, and featured in several films.
Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome ( AS ), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger's, is a term formerly used to describe a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. [ 5]
History of Asperger syndrome. Asperger syndrome (AS) was formerly a separate diagnosis under autism spectrum disorder. Under the DSM-5 and ICD-11, patients formerly diagnosable with Asperger syndrome are diagnosable with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The term is considered offensive by some autistic individuals. [ 1]
Autism Speaks Inc. is an American non-profit autism awareness organization and the largest autism research organization in the United States. [ 4][ 5][ 6] It sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public. [ 4] It was founded in February 2005 by Bob Wright and his wife ...
Greta Thunberg has revealed how being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome has shaped her approach to the climate crisis, saying “it’s helped me see through a lot of the bullshit”.
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Asperger's is on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. According to KTVK, it was Samson's ability to help calm her down that melted hearts. The pup was a rescue dog, and Jacobs trained ...
High-functioning autism is characterized by features similar to those of Asperger syndrome. The defining characteristic recognized by psychologists is a significant delay in the development of early speech and language skills, before the age of three years. [ 12] The diagnostic criteria of Asperger syndrome exclude a general language delay.