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Autism and Asperger’s syndrome

Babu Kangesan

Abstract

Autism represents a spectrum of disorders, Asperger’s syndrome being part of that spectrum. The increased awareness of autism in recent years has increased the likelihood of parents seeking help from their GP regarding their child’s behaviour. This article aims to cover some of the challenges encountered in the diagnosis and management of autism in children. Autism in adults provides particular challenges; however, they are not discussed in this article.

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Key concepts: Autism, Asperger syndrome, Psychology, Mind-blindness, Developmental psychology, Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Theory of mind