... at a pediatrician. The second stage is a comprehensive evaluation to rule in or out Asperger's. This stage includes neurologic and genetic assessment with in-depth cognitive and language testing. This establishes IQ and evaluates psychomotor function verbal and no-verbal strengths and weaknesses, style of learning and independent living skills. Communication strengths and weaknesses are also assessed. They evaluate non-verbal forms ... of communications such as gazes, gestures, also non-literal language like metaphor, irony, and humor (Asperger's Syndrome History "). The physician will ...

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