ABSTRACT
Once it has been established that Asperger syndrome is at the root of the child’s difficulties, it is possible to extend our understanding of him. Initially, it is all too easy to see only the difficulties, and to be overwhelmed by them. It is necessary to establish a starting point for understanding and intervention. As one teacher said, ‘I don’t need any special equipment, I just need to understand Bethany in order to help her.’ Hans Asperger described these children as ‘troublesome but fascinating’.
