The Use of Risperidone in Adults with Asperger Syndrome
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Behavioral, Cognitive and Neural Markers of Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a subtype of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterized by major problems in social and nonverbal communication, together with limited and repetitive forms of behavior and interests. The linguistic and cognitive development in AS is preserved which help us to differentiate it from other subtypes of ASD. However, significant effects of AS on cognitive abilities and br...
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