Asperger's syndrome

• Asperger syndrome

Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906–1980).

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/, /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/[1][2]

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/[3]

Asperger’s syndrome (uncountable)

1. (uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

   Synonyms: AS, Asperger's

The American Psychiatric Association currently considers Asperger's syndrome to be a relatively mild manifestation of autism spectrum disorder.

• autistic psychopathy, PDD

• aspie
• Asperger's
• Aspergian
• Aspergerian
• Aspergic
• sperg

• autism
• learning disability
• PDD
• pervasive developmental disorder