Asperger's syndrome

== English == === Alternative forms === Asperger syndrome === Etymology === Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906–1980). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/, /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ === Noun === Asperger's syndrome (uncountable) (dated, uncountable, neurology) 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. Synonyms: AS, Asperger's, (obsolete) autistic psychopathy Hypernyms: pervasive developmental disorder, autism spectrum disorder Coordinate term: Kanner's syndrome ==== Usage notes ==== From ICD-11 and DSM-5 on, Asperger's syndrome has been merged with other disorders into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and deemed a relatively mild manifestation of it. The term has become controversial, particularly because of Hans Asperger's activities during the Second World War (although his attitude towards Nazism is disputed). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== autism learning disability PDD pervasive developmental disorder === References ===