Autism Fact of the Day

Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome are truly an interesting population. Gifted individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome are even more fascinating–and confusing. Children with this disability are sometimes described as “little professors who can’t understand social cues.” (Safran, 2001, p. 1) They are highly verbal, have obsessive interests in certain subjects, have exceptional memories, usually have above average [...]