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It is a form of high-functioning autism. Some people with Asperger's say it isn't a disease, which it actually isn't. I have Asperger's.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt's not a disease - it's a behavior disorder.
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∙ 7y agoA developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
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∙ 10y agoIt's a name, actually, not so much a word. There was a doctor named Hans Asperger that coined Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism). The name is Austrian.
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what is it mean by asperger and what are tests need to diagnose?
Asperger's syndrome, also known as Asperger disorder or Asperger syndrome, is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that have effects on an individual's behavior, use of language and communication, and pattern of social interactions.
What is the history of Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was discovered by Hans Asperger in 1944.
Do you capitalize aspergers?
Yes, Asperger's is capitalized because Asperger is the name of the pediatrician after whom Asperger's Syndrome is named, Hans Asperger.
Does it mean you have Asperger's Syndrome if you love pigs?
Loving pigs is not a symptom of Aspergers's Syndrome. You might have Asperger's Syndrome, but you might not. More information would be necessary to determine whether it is a possibility. A link to a list of symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome is provided below.
What is an Aspergic?
An asperger is an informal term for a person who has Asperger's syndrome.
Does having Asperger's Syndrome mean you are unhealthy?
No. Having a syndrome like Asperger's Syndrome only means that you are different from most people. It does not mean that you are unhealthy, and doesn't happen because you have done or eaten anything wrong. It's just the way you are.
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
How do you spell aspergus?
The correct spelling is Asperger's. It is a form of Asperger Syndrome.
Does Asperger's Syndrome get worse?
No. It does not actually worsen, but when a person with Asperger's reaches puberty, he or she can come under tremendous pressure and stress. So even though there is no actual cure for Asperger's, it can be made less noticeable if the person with Asperger's is taught the correct ways to behave. This can mean going to occupational therapists, speech therapists, or the like. The more positive work you put towards helping the Aspergian, the less noticeable the Asperger's will be. Even though Asperger's does not worsen, it can become more noticeable during, and just before, the teen years.
What does it mean when you test negative for Asperger's but still show many traits of it?
You might want a second opinion.
When was Hans Asperger born?
Hans Asperger was born on February 18, 1906.
When was Cintija Asperger born?
Cintija Asperger was born on May 4, 1963.
