Asperger syndrome differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence. source
Asperger syndrome differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence.
The exact cause of Asperger's is unknown. source
The exact cause of Asperger's is unknown.
Asperger is probably partly inherited, the underlying genetics have not been determined conclusively. source
Asperger is probably partly inherited, the underlying genetics have not been determined conclusively.
The diagnosis of Asperger's was removed in the 2013 fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). source
The diagnosis of Asperger's was removed in the 2013 fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Asperger remains within the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as of 2015. source
Asperger remains within the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as of 2015.
In 2015, Asperger's was estimated to affect 37.2 million people globally. source
In 2015, Asperger's was estimated to affect 37.2 million people globally.
The syndrome is named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication. source
The syndrome is named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication.
The modern conception of Asperger syndrome came into existence in 1981 and went through a period of popularization. source
The modern conception of Asperger syndrome came into existence in 1981 and went through a period of popularization.
As a pervasive developmental disorder, Asperger syndrome is distinguished by a pattern of symptoms rather than a single symptom. source
As a pervasive developmental disorder, Asperger syndrome is distinguished by a pattern of symptoms rather than a single symptom.
A lack of demonstrated empathy affects aspects of communal living for persons with Asperger syndrome source
A lack of demonstrated empathy affects aspects of communal living for persons with Asperger syndrome
People with Asperger syndrome can display behavior, interests, and activities that are restricted and repetitive and are sometimes abnormally intense or focused. source
People with Asperger syndrome can display behavior, interests, and activities that are restricted and repetitive and are sometimes abnormally intense or focused.
Individuals with Asperger syndrome may have signs or symptoms that are independent of the diagnosis, but can affect the individual or the family. source
Individuals with Asperger syndrome may have signs or symptoms that are independent of the diagnosis, but can affect the individual or the family.
Hans Asperger described common symptoms among his patients' family members, especially fathers. source
Hans Asperger described common symptoms among his patients' family members, especially fathers.
Asperger syndrome appears to result from developmental factors that affect many or all functional brain systems, as opposed to localized effects. source
Asperger syndrome appears to result from developmental factors that affect many or all functional brain systems, as opposed to localized effects.
Parents of children with Asperger syndrome can typically trace differences in their children's development to as early as 30 months of age. source
Parents of children with Asperger syndrome can typically trace differences in their children's development to as early as 30 months of age.
