What Is Asperger's Syndrome?

Singer Susan Boyle has announced she's been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's is a form of Autism, a disorder affecting millions of people, but one scientists understand very little about. Guest host Annie Gaus explains what is known about the disorder, and why it's so difficult to study.

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Susan Boyle diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pe...
"Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism - and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition."

The relationship of Asperger's syndrome to autism: a preliminary EEG coherence study
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-701...
"It has long been debated whether Asperger's Syndrome (ASP) should be considered part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or whether it constitutes a unique entity."

Opening a Window to the Autistic Brain
http://www.plosbiology.org/article/in...
"At first glance, the preschool classroom on the other side of the two-way mirror looks like any other-brightly colored rugs, scattered toys, and tiny chairs."

CDC Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data...

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders - Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 14 Sites, United States, 2008
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrh...
"Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior."

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