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For the first time since the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) was originally published, it lists Asperger’s Disorder, more widely known as Asperger syndrome (AS), as a separate category under the general heading of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Instead of providing definitive answers regarding the relationship between autism and AS, DSM-IV invites an increasing number of questions. This is particularly true regarding its position on language and communication in AS.
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Twachtman-Cullen, D. (1998). Language and Communication in High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. In: Schopler, E., Mesibov, G.B., Kunce, L.J. (eds) Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism?. Current Issues in Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5369-4_10
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