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Hans Asperger

(1906–1980) Psychiatrist

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Hans Asperger was a psychiatrist, best known for Heilpädagogik.

Quick Facts About Hans Asperger

Born
February 18, 1906
Died
October 21, 1980
Profession
Psychiatrist
Notable works
Heilpädagogik

About Hans Asperger

Johann Friedrich Karl Asperger was an Austrian physician. Noted for his early studies on atypical neurology, specifically in children, he is the namesake of Asperger syndrome. He wrote more than 300 publications on psychological disorders that posthumously acquired international renown in the 1980s. His diagnosis of autism, which he termed "autistic psychopathy", garnered controversy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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