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See also: Autism Asperger's Syndrome take's it name from an Austrian doctor working during the 1940's, however diagnosis has only recently gained momentum after his work was revitalised by Lorna Wing in the 1980's. Although usually characterised as 'a mild form of autism' some prefer to view Asperger's Syndrome as a discrete condition. Asperger's Syndrome is estimated to affect between 30 and 70 births per 10,000 Children with Asperger's are likely to have impairment in social interaction, difficulties with non-verbal and intuituve communication, difficulty forming relationships with their peers, perseverant interests and preoccupations with routines which may seem pointless or ritualistic. Many individuals with AS also report sensory sensitivities particular in regard of touch and sound, stimulation of which is described as actual or akin to physical discomfort. 'Theory of mind', the ability to consider things from the perspectives of others, is delayed or absent in children with Asperger's Syndrome and a significant factor in their social difficulties. Children with Asperger's should be of average or higher intelligence. In general terms, children will develop normal language skills, sometimes with precocious vocabulary, but will commonly encounter difficulties with pragmatics, prosody and rhetorical devices. Asperger's Syndrome is usually graded from mild to severe.
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