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Title
Asperger's Syndrome and Pursuing Eligibility for Services
Subtitle
The Case of the "Perfect Misplacement"
Author
Ami Klin; Fred R. Volkmar
Summary
This online article describes how children with autism can sometimes be placed alongside students with conduct disorders in educational settings, a practice which the article strongly condemns. The article emphasizes that students with conduct disorders may be "perfect victimizers," whereas children with autism may be "perfect victims."

The Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN) is a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, which endeavours to provide families of individuals on the autism spectrum with "education about the issues surrounding the disorders; support in knowing that they are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD�s and NLD achieve their maximum potential; [and] advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding." [Website]
Language
English
Subjects
Diagnosis & Assessment
Publisher
Asperger Autism Spectrum Education Network (ASPEN)
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:36 PM EST