Asperger’s syndrome was first coined by Austrian pediatrician, Han Asperger, who observed young boys with autism-like behaviors. Asperger noted that the boys all exhibited difficulties with social cues and communication skills, possessing the tendency to focus on one specific interest. When compared to their peers with other types of autism, Aspereger observed they had strong…
Early intervention is more likely to be effective than later intervention. Early diagnosis and treatment of autism have been shown to have a significant impact on child’s development, leading to improved outcomes for children with autism, including increased social, communication and daily living skills or can improve a child’s overall development. Our ability to provide…
In 1943, American child psychiatrist Leo Kanner studied a group of 11 children whom had difficulties with social interactions and dealing changes within their routines. Kanner also noted that many of the children were often intelligent and some had exceptional memory. As a result,h e thought autism to be rooted in “emotional disturbance” and which…