BAC Rutland

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — A group of seven preschoolers gathered at a small table in the center of a brightly lit classroom and started playing with plastic blocks. Their teacher, 27-year-old Stefanie Waldrop, sat in the middle of the group. She periodically asked the students what they were making. Some were unable to speak, others were squirming in their tiny chairs; several interrupted the playtime to use the bathroom. The children, ages 2 to 5, have one thing in common: They all have autism.
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Following is the definition of Asperger’s syndrome as offered by the Mayo Clinic staff:

Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a child’s ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Children with Asperger’s syndrome typically exhibit social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics.
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