Asperger syndrome
Sign in to saveneurodevelopmental disorder; type of autism
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Asperger syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder on the autism spectrum that affects how people process information and interact socially, often while maintaining average to above-average intelligence. It matters because understanding it helps us recognize that autistic individuals think and communicate differently, enabling better support and inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities.
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Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger's, is a formerly used diagnostic category for a condition characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It ceased to be a distinct diagnosis when it was merged into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the DSM-5 (2013) and ICD-11 (2022). Previously, it had been classified as a pervasive developmental disorder.
AS was considered milder than other diagnoses. This change reflected a shift toward a unified understanding of autism-related conditions rather than a judgment about individuals previously diagnosed with AS. Despite its removal from contemporary medical classification systems, many people continued to identify with the term Asperger's because of its long-standing use, personal relevance, and the way it shaped their diagnostic history and community identity.