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Asperger's syndrome is a relatively
new diagnosis and there is still a long way to go with regard to raising
awareness and understanding, and much debate about exactly what the condition is
and what should be done about it.
The
Cause of Asperger's Syndrome is still not
100% certain, but a lot of old ideas have been ruled out and new insights come
along all the time.
Treatments and therapies that can help with
Asperger's Syndrome do exist, but some are considered more effective and ethical
than others.
The question of a
cure for Asperger's syndrome is a
controversial one, and we have to be clear exactly what people mean when they
use the word cure.
People with Asperger's Syndrome can face
discrimination
in many forms, and even in these days of almost obsessive political correctness
it is amazing just how politically correct it is to demonize people with this
disability.
Some people with Asperger's Syndrome face
bullying and teasing
as a result of being different.
Gender and sexuality issues are sometimes relevant to people with
Asperger's Syndrome, and for reasons unknown far less females than males are ever
diagnosed.
Are people with Asperger's Syndrome more likely
than most to be violent or engage in criminal behaviour? The
crime section looks at
this question in depth.
Finally, we take a look at how the
media presents people
on the autistic spectrum.
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