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
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developmental disorder → neurodevelopmental condition → |
| affects |
behavior patterns
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communication → social functioning → |
| diagnosedBy |
behavioral observation
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clinical assessment → developmental history evaluation → |
| firstDescribedBy |
Hans Asperger
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| firstDescribedIn |
1944
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| hasCause |
genetic factors
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neurobiological factors → |
| hasCharacteristic |
average or above-average intelligence
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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
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| hasPerspective |
often considered a form of neurodivergence
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viewed by many as a difference rather than a disease → |
| isNotCausedBy |
parenting style
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vaccines → |
| mayBeComorbidWith |
anxiety disorders
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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder → depression → obsessive–compulsive disorder → |
| namedAfter |
Hans Asperger
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| partOf |
autism spectrum
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| replacedByDiagnosis |
autism spectrum disorder (DSM-5)
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autism spectrum disorder (ICD-11) → |
| treatedWith |
behavioral interventions
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cognitive behavioral therapy → educational support → occupational therapy → social skills training → speech and language therapy → |
| wasDiagnosticCategoryIn |
DSM-IV
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ICD-10 → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Greta Thunberg
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diagnosis |
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Hans Asperger
("Asperger")
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Scenes from the Heart
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mainSubject |
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Asperger syndrome
("autism spectrum disorder (ICD-11)")
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replacedByDiagnosis |