It has taken me a while to digest Herwig Czech’s deeply upsetting information about Hans Asperger (Revealed: how Doctor Asperger aided the Nazi project, 19 April). Hans Asperger aided and supported Nazi programme, study says Read moreIt is very saddening that he appears to have been a willing accomplice in the Nazi euthanasia programme. That Asperger helped Nazis euthanise disabled children, if true, is horrifying. Nationally, only 16% of people with Asperger syndrome are employed full time – and that includes my 39-year-old son, recently diagnosed with high-functioning Asperger’s. Name and address supplied• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian April 22, 2018 17:26 UTC