Asperger's Syndrome Report

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Across the globe, selected children face disorders and disabilities that can prohibit them from living a normal life. Although special needs children have complications with their cognitive development or unable to mature like most adults, they are still a true gift. One disorder that is common in the United States is Asperger’s syndrome (AS). Living with Asperger’s syndrome or caring for someone with AS can have challenges. Challenges not only affects the person diagnosed with AS, but in this report, it will provide material that pinpoint family challenges, the school lifestyle, and clinical trials that help reduce anxiety.
There are support groups that help cope with AS, but there are discoveries such as Copy Cat Behavior Therapy, that can

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