Asperger syndrome
Asperger syndrome – originally described in 1944, Asperger syndrome was included in ICD-10 and DSM-IV almost 50 years after its description by Hans Asperger, a pediatrician from Vienna with interest in mental retardation. Considered to be a variant of autism, Asperger syndrome is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) characterized by marked difficulties in socialization, one-sided communication style, and rigid patterns of interest typically focused on rote memorization of factual information about, at times, unusual topics. The diagnosis is often delayed, sometimes into adulthood, which is unfortunate because there are now a range of interventions available, and the current evidence supports intervention starting as early in childhood as possible.
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