Asperger's Disorder
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Asperger's Disorder Symptoms
Symptoms of Asperger's disorder include:
Lack of concern about personal hygiene
Poor to average communication skills
Failure to develop normal peer relationships
Preoccupation with inanimate objects
Preoccupation with technical objects, such as computers
Lack of normal response to people
Unusual responses to environmental stimuli
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Autism
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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008
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