Asperger Syndrome

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A childhood disorder predominately affecting boys and similar to autism (autistic disorder). It is characterized by severe, sustained, clinically significant impairment of social interaction, and restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. In contrast to autism, there are no clinically significant delays in language or cognitive development. (From dsm-iv)

Synonyms:

Asperger Disorder
Asperger's Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Aspergers Disorder
Aspergers Syndrome

Broader Topics:

Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Narrower Topics:

None

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