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Asperger's Explored in the Wake of Recent Publicity

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The Sandy Hook elementary school shooter was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This sparked debate about the syndrome, and potential connection between Asperger's and violence. There has also been a controversy about changes to the APA's diagnostic manual regarding Asperger's and autism. On this hour, we'll explore Asperger's syndrome.

Guests

  • Diane Bucci
  • Brenda Myles, Associate professor of special education at University Kansas, and
  • Cortney Drake, Social Work Graduate Student at The Ohio State University and President of the OSU/
  • Dr. Andrea Witwer, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Psychology and Director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic at the Nisonger Center of The Ohio State University