What is Asperger's syndrome?
Conn. gunman Adam Lanza had disorder
Published: Dec 22 2012 09:24:33 AM EST
Updated On: Dec 22 2012 10:36:39 AM EST
Asperger's syndrome has been mentioned in the news lately since it was revealed Newtown, Conn., shooter Adam Lanza had the syndrome. While people with this neural developmental disorder can miss social cues, it doesn't lead to violence, according to Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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