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             Asperger’s Syndrome is a disorder that is found in many children and when these children grow up, the syndrome follows them through life.
             According to experts, most of these individuals are very intelligent people, but they struggle in the workplace. They have the desire to interact with others but have trouble understanding the mechanics of how to do it and how to make it work. Their main problem revolves around impaired problem solving and social skills.
             “It has become a huge topic in children but not much research has been done on adults with Asperger’s Syndrome,” said Dr. Debra Scurlock, assistant professor of the Masters in Occupational Therapy Program.
             For this reason, Scurlock wrote a book that she refers to as a medical reference text.
             The book is called “An Occupational Profile For Adults With AS and HFA.”
             “This book describes my findings on how adults with Asperger’s Syndrome have personality variables, an ‘occupational profile’ that impacts what types of jobs and how long these individuals maintain employment,” said Scurlock.
             The book is available in bookstores and online at www.amazon.com. For more information about the book, contact Scurlock at (740) 351-3272.