Asperger syndrome: An educational case-study of a preschool boy

Abstract

This case study describes a boy diagnosed at the age of three as having Asperger syndrome, an early age for such a diagnosis to be made. The study focuses on the behavioural and developmental problems associated with the syndrome and discusses the way in which these were managed in order to help the child function within normal educational settings. The debate about the distinction between Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism is briefly addressed.