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- Asperger’s syndrome was once a stand-alone mental health diagnosis. It is now considered part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Difficulty interacting with others, repetitive behaviors, and strictly following routines are common signs.
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Jan 23, 2024 · Asperger’s syndrome was once a stand-alone mental health diagnosis. It is now considered part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Difficulty interacting with others, repetitive...
- Darla Burke
Apr 16, 2020 · 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...
‘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.
Mar 31, 2021 · The current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) came out, and according to the DSM-5, Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a standalone diagnosis....
Mar 11, 2021 · In modern diagnosis, Asperger’s syndrome is classified under the umbrella of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) rather than as a stand-alone diagnosis. This classification change...
- Traci Pedersen
Asperger syndrome has been merged with other conditions into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is no longer considered a diagnosis. [ 10 ][ 11 ][ 12 ] It was considered [ 13 ] milder than other diagnoses which were merged into ASD due to relatively unimpaired spoken language and intelligence.
Apr 14, 2022 · Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis, and as of May 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) only has one broad category for autism...
