Oops, Wrong Planet. Understanding Asperger's Syndrome
Description
Einstein, Beethoven, Mozart, Van Gogh: all displayed symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. But not every person with Asperger's is a genius. This program follows a self-described eccentric who, after discovering he matches up with the general Asperger's profile, sets out on a quest to learn all he can about the disorder-and whether he truly does have it. Along the way, he speaks with author Michael Fitzgerald, Professor Temple Grandin, Professor Alan Snyder, Wired magazine's Steve Silberman, Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, and a number of children and adults with AS about topics ranging from Asperger's traits, to possible causes of the condition, to "Geek Syndrome" and the AQ Test. A warm and understanding look into the very different world of autism spectrum disorders.
Runtime
55 min
Subjects
- Autism (57)
- Developmental disorders (30)
- Aging (259)
- Adolescent psychopathology (32)
- Child psychopathology (37)
- Developmental disabilities (95)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c2008
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