Of the four autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome is more common in children of elementary school age and older. It is very similar to high-functioning autism, with several overlapping symptoms. Like autism, its cause is unknown, and it is indiscriminate in its victims, affecting a wide range of families without regard to wealth, race, or sex. Diagnosing the Disorder Unlike autism, which is diagnosed in the very early stages of childhood, Asperger’s is not generally no......