Asperger Institute

Early diagnosis is important as it helps families and schools understand the social, self-regulatory, and organizational needs that often go unaddressed. Appropriate treatment and educational intervention can positively change outcomes for children and are critical to achieving a healthy adult outcome. Diagnosis during adolescence or adulthood can help the affected individual understand and manage existing problems and is important in designing appropriate interventions for individuals who are so frequently misunderstood.

The Asperger Institute at the NYU Child Study Center was established in October 2006. The Institute is composed of two equally important and inter-related elements:

• Clinical services for children and adults with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions
• A state-of-the-art basic and clinical research program on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions

For more information, contact services@aboutourkids.org.

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