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<s>is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. As a milder autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and unusual use of language are common. Signs usually begin before two years old and typically last for a person's entire life.</s> | <s>is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. As a milder autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and unusual use of language are common. Signs usually begin before two years old and typically last for a person's entire life.</s> | ||
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a category of [[neurodevelopmental disorders]] with problems in social communication/interaction | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a category of [[neurodevelopmental disorders]] with problems in social communication/interaction and restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests. According to the Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition ([[Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders|DSM]]-5) released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2013, Asperger Syndrome (AS) goes under a spectrum of disorders called the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) category. Asperger Syndrome is named after Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician. He was the first to describe and separate Asperger Syndrome from [[autism]] and called it 'autistic psychopathy' which later became known as Asperger Syndrome. | ||
==[[Asperger syndrome historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ==[[Asperger syndrome historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ||
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| ICD-10 | F84.5 |
| ICD-9 | 299.8 |
| OMIM | 608638 |
| DiseasesDB | 31268 |
| MedlinePlus | 001549 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate-Editor-In-Chief: Christeen Henen, M.D. Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Asperger's syndrome; Asperger's disorder; Asperger's; AS
Overview
is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. As a milder autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and unusual use of language are common. Signs usually begin before two years old and typically last for a person's entire life.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a category of neurodevelopmental disorders with problems in social communication/interaction and restricted and repetitive behaviors/interests. According to the Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) released by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2013, Asperger Syndrome (AS) goes under a spectrum of disorders called the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) category. Asperger Syndrome is named after Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician. He was the first to describe and separate Asperger Syndrome from autism and called it 'autistic psychopathy' which later became known as Asperger Syndrome.
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Asperger Syndrome from other Disorders
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Behavioral Therapy | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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