Asperger syndrome
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| Hans Asperger described his young patients as "little professors" | |
| 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
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 'Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'. 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
Diagnostic Criteria | 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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