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| Year : 2001 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 267-272 |
Neurobilogy of Aspergers Syndrome : A Case Study and Overview
Harpreet S Duggal1, Siddhartha Dutta2, Vinod K Sinha3, Soumya Basu1, Smita Pandey4, Haque S Nizamie5, Alka Nizami6
1 Resident, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006, India
2 Senior Resident, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006, India
3 Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006, India
4 Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006, India
5 Professor of Psychiatry & Director, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006, India
6 Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Deepshika Institute of Child Development and Mental Health, Ranchi - 834001, India
Correspondence Address:
Vinod K Sinha
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi - 834006
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 21407867 
Asperger's syndrome is an autistic spectrum disorder, which has engendered lesser attention in comparison to autism. Recent literature has focused on the involvement of cortical areas of the brain in this syndrome. We report a case of Asperger's syndrome in which an extensive work-up, including neuropsychological, neurophysiological and neuroimaging procedures, were undertaken. The findings of the various investigative procedures are discussed and literature supporting the neurobiological basis of Asperger's syndrome is highlighted. Finally, we briefly touch upon the 'Theory of Mind' construct in autistic spectrum disorders.
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