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And would we want it to be cured?  Asperger Syndrome is considered a disorder, yet many including those diagnosed with Asperger’s, believe it is simply another variant of human personality.  They feel that it is cruel to try to get children through behavior modification to conform to so-called societal norms.

My feeling is that behavior modification works, and that the goal should be to allow a child to develop skills that will help him or her function more easily in life.  Until the day comes that society accepts and supports those who are different, those who are different will have to navigate in the world.  And having those extra skills and added training that comes with behavioral interventions is a step in that direction.

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