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were translated into English, his name became forever associated with the disorder. Asperger’s syndrome used to be viewed as separate from autism. Over time, however, doctors realized that the two disorders are actually related. Today, Asperger’s syndrome is not considered to be a separate diagnosis from ASD. But some people call it “high-functioning autism.” This term refers to

Temple Grandin is a scientist, author, and autism activist. One of her inventions is the “hug machine,” which was designed to comfort people with ASD.