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   What is Asperger's syndrome?

   • Asperger's syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe a developmental disorder that’s part of the autism spectrum disorder. It effects emotional, communication, and behavioral skills, and symptoms are usually caught early in life, though adults also get diagnosed. Doctors treat Asperger's with various types of therapy.

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   What is the difference between autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's syndrome?

   • 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 a stand-alone diagnosis?

   • Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a stand-alone diagnosis. It’s now part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In other words, people with signs and symptoms of Asperger’s receive an ASD diagnosis. You may hear a lot of people mention Asperger’s syndrome in the same breath as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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

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   Autism is not an illness. Being autistic does not mean you have an illness or disease. It means your brain works in a different way from other people. It's something you're born with. Signs of autism might be noticed when you're very young, or not until you're older.

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3. www.healthline.com › health › aspergers-vs-autismAsperger's vs. Autism: What's the Difference? - Healthline

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   Apr 16, 2020 · The signs that were once part of an Asperger's diagnosis now fall under autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learn more about these two conditions. Asperger's was once considered different from...

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.

5. psychcentral.com › autism › aspergers-vs-autismAsperger's vs. Autism: Why the Difference Matters - Psych Central

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   Mar 31, 2021 · Asperger's syndrome and autism (ASD) are different diagnoses, but if you've guessed that there's a lot of overlap, you're also right. You can learn why here.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › autismAutism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 6, 2018 · 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.

7. www.autismspeaks.org › asperger-syndromeAsperger syndrome - Autism Speaks

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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 ...

8. www.webmd.com › mental-health-aspergers-syndromeAsperger’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Asperger’s syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe a developmental disorder that’s part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). People who have this type of ASD tend to have a hard time...