The Different Kinds of Smart

Dr. Brown discusses the importance of recognizing the unique characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, which was removed from the DSM-4 in 2013. He emphasizes the value of understanding different types of intelligence, such as language, musical, logical, scientific, visual, bodily, personal, and interpersonal intelligence. Dr. Brown believes that personal and interpersonal intelligence are especially relevant to individuals on the autism spectrum. He also mentions the stereotypes of Asperger's syndrome in the media.