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Asperger syndrome
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Abstract Asperger syndrome (AS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder of social interaction, communication, and a restricted range of behaviors or interests. Although not generally associated with intellectual disability, the severe social disability and, in many cases, associated mental health and other ... view more
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder of social interaction, communication, and a restricted range of behaviors or interests. Although not generally associated with intellectual disability, the severe social disability and, in many cases, associated mental health and other medical problems, result in disability throughout life. 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. The aim of this review is to present a description of AS, an up to date synopsis of the literature pertaining to its etiology, co-morbidity and intervention options, and a discussion of current nosological controversies.... view less
Classification
Medicine, Social Medicine
Psychological Disorders, Mental Health Treatment and Prevention
Free Keywords
Asperger syndrome; autism spectrum disorders;
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 2-11
Journal
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 18 (2008) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-008-0701-0
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)