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Aspbergers Bullies

By Richard | April 5, 2007

Kids With Asperger’s Syndrome: ‘Bullied on a Daily Basis’ - ABC News

ABC News
April 4, 2007 — Growing up, Daniel Corcoran was the odd kid at school. He wasn’t slow, but his coordination was off, and he tended to obsess on certain subjects, like light bulbs and air conditioners. At the time, his preoccupations with random objects seemed quirky, but harmless.

But when Corcoran entered middle school, his quirks were not accepted by many of his classmates and his life became a social nightmare filled with name calling and other cruelties.  MORE

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