Asperger syndrome

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Asperger syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition on the autism spectrum characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication alongside focused interests and often average or above-average intelligence.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf autism spectrum disorder
developmental disorder
neurodevelopmental condition
affects behavior patterns
communication
social functioning
diagnosedBy behavioral observation
clinical assessment
developmental history evaluation
firstDescribedBy Hans Asperger
firstDescribedIn 1944
hasCause genetic factors
neurobiological factors
hasCharacteristic average or above-average intelligence
difficulties in social communication
difficulties in social interaction
difficulty forming peer relationships
difficulty understanding social cues
difficulty with eye contact
difficulty with reciprocal conversation
impaired nonverbal communication
intense special interests
literal interpretation of language
motor clumsiness
no significant delay in cognitive development
no significant delay in language development
preference for routines
repetitive behaviors
restricted interests
sensory sensitivities
hasOnset early childhood
hasPerspective often considered a form of neurodivergence
viewed by many as a difference rather than a disease
isNotCausedBy parenting style
vaccines
mayBeComorbidWith anxiety disorders
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
depression
obsessive–compulsive disorder
namedAfter Hans Asperger
partOf autism spectrum
replacedByDiagnosis autism spectrum disorder (DSM-5)
autism spectrum disorder (ICD-11)
treatedWith behavioral interventions
cognitive behavioral therapy
educational support
occupational therapy
social skills training
speech and language therapy
wasDiagnosticCategoryIn DSM-IV
ICD-10

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Greta Thunberg
diagnosis
Hans Asperger ("Asperger")
familyName
Scenes from the Heart
mainSubject
Asperger syndrome ("autism spectrum disorder (ICD-11)")
replacedByDiagnosis

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