Biological Factors Associated with Asperger Syndrome.

Rickarby, Geoff; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ439396

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Biological Factors Associated with Asperger Syndrome.

Rickarby, Geoff; And Others

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v21 n3 p341-48 Sep 1991

This paper reviews Asperger Syndrome, a form of developing autism with average intelligence, in 12 boys (ages 5 to late teens). Examination of family histories, medical history and findings, obstetric, and neonatal data found no common environmental factors and supports a brain damage hypothesis. (DB)

Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Family Characteristics, Males, Medical Evaluation, Neurological Impairments, Perinatal Influences, Prenatal Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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