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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.
Geek Girl: Holly Smale [q] England: Harriet is never described as autistic in any of the six books, but Smale has retroactively labelled her as such after being diagnosed with autism herself. [187] [187] 2014 Rose Howard Rain Reign: Ann M. Martin USA [188] 2014 Kurt Bacon Isla and the Happily Ever After: Stephanie Perkins USA [189] 2014
Asperger's on the Job Must-have Advice for People with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates (Future Horizons Publishing, 2010) ISBN 1935274090; Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger's Syndrome (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010) ISBN 978-1-84905-826-1; Orsath, an epic fantasy (2013)
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]
Pathological demand avoidance ( PDA) or extreme demand avoidance ( EDA) is a proposed disorder, and proposed sub-type of autism spectrum disorder, defined by characteristics such as a demand avoidance—which is a greater-than-typical refusal to comply with requests or expectations—and extreme efforts to avoid social demands. [ 1][ 2] Any ...
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. [2] Connecticut
14-year-old autistic adolescent in sensory withdrawal (or shutdown). Autistic individuals are often victims of violence, including bullying, abuse, sexual assault and criminal acts. [ 1] Violence can be physical or verbal, [ 2] as illustrated by the frequent use of the word "autistic" as an insult. [ 3][ 4] Autistic people, like many people ...
It’s been nearly 10 years since The Girls Next Door aired on E! — making it the perfect time to revisit the fun-filled show. The Girls Next Door ran for six seasons from 2005 to 2009.