Many families can relate to Robin’s challenging experience with Asperger’s syndrome. It is a condition that the medical field still doesn’t fully understand. It is now regarded as part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with a range of signs that include difficulties in social interaction and communication. People with Asperger’s syndrome are often called “aspies.” They may display a strong focus on a particular subject or interest, which can lead to a deep knowledge in that area.

   許多家庭都能對羅賓患有亞斯伯格症這個充滿挑戰的經驗產生共鳴。這是醫學界尚未完全了解的疾病。現在它被認為是自閉症類群障礙的一部分,其具有各種不同的症狀,包括難以進行社交互動和溝通。患有亞斯伯格症的人通常被稱為「aspies」。他們可能會對特定科目或興趣表現出強烈的關注,這可以促成對該領域的深入了解。


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