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Teens with Asperger's may struggle in public schools
By Staff Writer
 According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Asperger's syndrome is a type of developmental condition that falls under the category of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who have Asperger's may express symptoms such as trouble socializing with peers, repetitive routines, delayed communication skills and abnormal speech patterns. These symptoms can be especially difficult when children who have Asperger's enter their teen years. D.S. Walker, a Honolulu mother, said she found that when her daughter started growing up, her friends began to notice the side effects of her disorder, KHON reports. Due to her difficulty with social interactions, her daughter often distanced herself from her group of friends. Rather than accepting her condition, her peers began to bully her and became vicious toward her, said Walker. The mother explained to the news outlet that her daughter was devastated and angry, which, in turn, affected the rest of the family. Parents who are worried that their children's disorders will not be understood by peers in public institutions may want to consider enrolling them in therapeutic schools.
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