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     • Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. Some people still use the term "Asperger's syndrome," which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder.
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   Is 'Asperger's syndrome' the end of autism spectrum disorder?

   • Some people still use the term "Asperger's syndrome," which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work, for example. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year.

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   Is Asperger's syndrome still a diagnosis?

   • Medical consensus continues to move away from the Asperger's syndrome diagnosis. Following the DSM's lead, the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which took effect on January 1, 2022, has moved Asperger's syndrome under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella.

   Why Asperger's Syndrome Is No Longer an Official Diagnosis

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   Is Asperger syndrome a form of autism?

   • It was one of five forms of autism defined by the DSM-IV. In 2013, Asperger syndrome and the other autism-related diagnoses were folded into the broader autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5), now the DSM-5-TR.

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   Is Asperger's syndrome a psychiatric disorder?

   • It was retired as an official diagnosis in 2013 with the new American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Asperger's syndrome is now diagnosed as level 1 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism with low support needs.

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   Why do some people still prefer Asperger's syndrome?

   • Some people who previously received an Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis continue to prefer the term, and it likely has more to do with familiarity and clarity than an avoidance of being associated with autism. Asperger’s is no longer a diagnosable condition and instead falls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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   Is Asperger's a high-functioning type of autism?

   • Doctors sometimes call Asperger's a "high-functioning" type of ASD, which means its symptoms tend not to be as severe as other kinds of autism spectrum disorder. Asperger’s syndrome was named for Hans Asperger, a doctor in Vienna during the reign of the Nazi party.

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Medical consensus continues to move away from the Asperger's syndrome diagnosis. Following the DSM's lead, the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which took effect on January 1, 2022, has moved Asperger's syndrome under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella.

4. www.autism.org.uk › asperger-syndromeAsperger syndrome (Asperger’s) - National Autistic Society

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   ‘Asperger syndrome’ (often shortened to Asperger’s) is no longer used as a diagnostic term for autism and is considered controversial due to the history of Hans Asperger, which is summarised below.

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   Dec 4, 2023 · Asperger’s is no longer a diagnosable condition and instead falls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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   Jan 6, 2018 · Some people still use the term "Asperger's syndrome," which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society — socially, in school and at work, for example.

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   Asperger syndrome, or Asperger’s, is a previously used diagnosis on the autism spectrum. It was one of five forms of autism defined by the DSM-IV. In 2013, Asperger syndrome and the other autism-related diagnoses were folded into the broader autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ...

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Some argue that Asperger created language to describe children on the higher-functioning end of the autism spectrum as a way to save them from these Nazi policies.

9. www.nhs.uk › conditions › autismWhat is autism? - NHS

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   Doctors do not diagnose people with Asperger's anymore because it's now thought of as part of autism spectrum disorder. But if you were diagnosed with it before, this will stay as your diagnosis. It's not clear what causes autism