What’s so special about Asperger Syndrome?

@article{BaronCohen2006WhatsSS,
  title={What’s so special about Asperger Syndrome?},
  author={Simon Baron-Cohen and Ami Klin},
  journal={Brain and Cognition},
  year={2006},
  volume={61},
  pages={1-4}
}
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