Asperger's syndrome

Name = Asperger's syndrome

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Asperger's syndrome (AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's), is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high functioning autism. In very broad terms, individuals with Asperger's are considered to have at least normal intellectual capacity and an atypical social capacity, often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual, as a result.

Related Topics:
Pervasive developmental disorder - High functioning autism

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The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper. She named the syndrome after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician.

Related Topics:
Lorna Wing - 1981 - Hans Asperger - Austrian - Psychiatrist - Pediatrician

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