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Peer reviewedTantam, Digby – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2000
Discussion of psychological disorder in adolescents and adults with Asperger syndrome suggests that these individuals commonly develop a psychological disorder secondary to Asperger syndrome including affective disorders, anxiety-related disorders, and conduct disorders. Treatment usually involves a combination of psychoeducation, social change,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Asperger Syndrome
