Provides advice and information in a variety of areas including health; defines Asperger syndrome as part of the autistic spectrum and classifies it as a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). The syndrome is discussed through two case studies and focuses on a set of three difficulties described as a “triad of impairments” that include 1) difficulty in social relationships, 2) difficulty in communication, and 3) difficulty in imagination. Details of each impairment clarify this condition and how it affects the people who have Asperger. A list of recommended readings and contact information provides excellent information for both patient and caregiver.
