An assessment of violence in a young man with Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome is assumed to be closely related to autism. A case of a 21-yr-old man with Asperger's Syndrome who is frequently violent to his 71-yr-old girlfriend is presented. According to a social-cognitive model of autism, this man is predicted to be markedly impoverished in his appreciation of his victim's thoughts and feelings. Interview-based assessments confirm this deficit, and this is discussed as an important factor in the maintenance of his violence.
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Department of Psychology, University College, London, U.K.
D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D009770:Obsessive Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D010553:Personality Development; D011340:Problem Solving; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012917:Social Adjustment; D014754:Violence