Asperger's syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

/ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ en-uk-Asperger's syndrome.ogg /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/

Asperger's syndrome Asperger syndrome

Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906–1980).

AS Asperger's autistic psychopathy

autism learning disability PDD pervasive developmental disorder

Aspergerian Asperger's Aspergian Aspergic aspie Assburgers sperg

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