Controversy Surrounding Hans Asperger and His Collaboration with Nazi-era Germany
This blog post discusses the controversy surrounding Hans Asperger and his potential collaboration with Nazi-era Germany. Background of Asperger Syndrome The term 'Asperger syndrome' was coined by L Wing in the 1980s to describe certain autistic individuals with lower support needs. In the field of autism research and diagnosis, Asperger syndrome has played a significant role. It has helped in understanding and classifying individuals who fall within a certain range on the autism spectrum. In the 1940s, Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger first described a group of children who displayed distinct characteristics and behaviors. These children had difficulty with social interactions, exhibited repetitive behaviors, and had intense focus on specific interests. Dr. Asperger referred to this group as "little professors" due to their advanced language skills and intense interest in specific subjects. However, it wasn't until the 1980s that the term 'Asperger ...