a developmental behavior disorder that is characterized by social skills deficits, social withdrawal, and repetitive behaviors; thought to be similar to autism but without the language impairment
A condition at the more able end of the Autistic spectrum. Essential features of Asperger's are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities. There are no clinically significant delays in language, cognitive development or in the development of age-appropriate self-help skills, adaptive behaviour (other than in social interaction), and curiosity about the environment in childhood. Unlike people with 'classic autism' who often appear withdrawn and uninterested in the world around them, many people with Asperger's syndrome try hard to be sociable and do not dislike human contact.
People with Asperger's Syndrome appear to demonstrate normal cognitive and language development ( though the onset of speech may be slightly delayed). They are less obviously socially impaired than children with autism, and may develop relationships with parents and other family members. It is with peers that the qualitative impairments in reciprocal social interaction become most apparent. They may also have unusual or elaborate preoccupations with objects or topics.
A person with Asperger's demonstrates an unusual quality of social behaviour and conversation skills. Individual's with Asperger's are often baffled by codes of social conduct, carry on one-sided conversations, and may have accompanying learning and attention difficulties along side average to above average intellectual abilities. Also, it is common for people with this syndrome to have key special interests that play a critical role in their lives and conversations. For more information on this syndrome, more information can be found at www.tonyattwood.com
A neurobiological condition characterized by sustained impairments in social interactions and development of repetitive, restricted patterns of behaviors, activities, and interests.
a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by problems with social skills and a variety of obsessions and compulsions that include repeated and useless movements.
Was first described by German doctor, Hans Asperger, in 1944. Children with Asperger's have a qualitative impairment in social interactions with marked delays in nonverbal behaviors (i.e., gesturing, facial expression, body posture); impairments in establishing peer relationships; absence of “spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests or achievements with others”; and delays in social reciprocity. Other characteristics that may be present include preoccupation with one restricted area of interest; inflexibility or rigidity, sticking to a set, sometimes nonfunctional routine; stereotypical and repetitive motor movements; sensory problems; movements clumsy and awkward; or preoccupation with parts or objects.
a form of pervasive developmental disorder, in which language is preserved, but social development is profoundly deficient.
a development disorder whose essential features include sustained impairment, from mild to severe, in social interaction as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of interest, behaviour and activities. Asperger's Syndrome is on the autistic continuum but unlike autistic disorder, there are no significant delays in language, cognition, or self-help skills. Communications are generally one-sided; patients proclaim rather than interact.
A condition with strong similarities to autism, but where the individual's early language, development is not delayed, and may even be precocious. Language, however, is still used in a stilted and stereotyped manner. Intellectually, individuals with Asperger's syndrome usually function in the normal range of ability.
Variant of autism in which there is little or no language delay or learning difficulty (although the language may be somewhat "odd" or unusual). "High functioning autism" is sometimes used for the same thing, though the term is controversial.
Aspergerâ€(tm)s Syndrome (AS) is a severe developmental disorder characterized by major difficulties in social interaction, and restricted and unusual patterns of interest and behavior (From TEACCH website).
Asperger's Syndrome, also known as Asperger's Disorder or Autistic Psychopathy, is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) that is characterized by severe impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.
An autistic spectrum disorder characterised by difficulties with social interaction, social communication and inflexible thought patterns in an otherwise intelligent and able child.
one of the autism spectrum disorders. Characterised by a severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities. In contrast to autism there are no significant delays or deviance in language acquisition.
The essential features are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted repetitive patterns of behaviors. Other features include a special interest and ability in reading, poor motor skills, and social withdrawal.
Disorder similar to but distinct from autism, marked by abnormal social interaction but comparatively high language skills. ( learn more)
These individuals may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest. They have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues and very often have difficulty determining proper body space. Often overly sensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights, the person may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else hears or sees. They have a normal or high IQ and may exhibit exceptional skill in a specific area. Because of their high degree of functionality and their naiveté, they are often viewed as eccentric. While language development seems normal, they often have deficits in pragmatics and prosody. Vocabularies may be extraordinarily rich and some children sound like "little professors." However, they can be extremely literal and have difficulty using language in a social context. Asperger's Syndrome is presently described as an autism spectrum disorder.