How Does Asperger Syndrome Disorder Differ from Autism

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Multiple Choice

How does Asperger Syndrome Disorder differ from Autism?

• A) Language and intellectual development are not delayed in Asperger's.
• B) Children with Asperger's are usually diagnosed earlier.
• C) Children with Asperger's have fewer problems with social/emotional adaptive behavior.
• D) None of the above

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