An exploratory study of the stigma associated with a diagnosis of asperger's syndrome: The mental health impact on the adolescents and young adults diagnosed with a disability with a social nature

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 298-313

  Shtayermman, Oren ^a  

^a NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

Asperger's syndrome; Autism; Mental health; Social work; Stigma

Indexed keywords

EID: 70649086202     PISSN: 10911359     EISSN: 15403556     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10911350902790720     Document Type: Article

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