Aspergers Syndrome is listed under the Social Security Disability Listing of Autism. The problem that I encounter with explaining Aspergers Syndrome to the courts is, it is a social interaction syndrome, so it is different than Autism. In my representation of clients with it, I find that alone or in a protected group they may appear to be healthy both mentally and physically, however their social interaction can sometimes turn violent and self abusive, it is a very difficult syndrome to manage ...
Continue Reading ShareIt is a difficult thing to deal with Autism, it does not know any social class or age. There is a listing under Social Security Disability entitled Autistic disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders.
Autism is charaterized by qualitative deficits in the development of reciprocal social interaction, in the development of verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and in amaginative activity. Often, there is a markedly restricted rertoire of activiites and interests, which frequently are stereotyped and repetitive.
The required level of severity for ...
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