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Hans Asperger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hans Asperger’s positive outlook contrasts strikingly with Leo Kanner's description of autism, of which Asperger's is often considered to be a high functioning form. Asperger died before his identification of this pattern of behaviour became widely recognized because his work was mostly in German and little-translated. Her paper, Asperger's syndrome: a clinical account, was published in 1981 and challenged the previously accepted model of autism presented by Leo Kanner in 1943. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hans_Asperger   (411 words)

Asperger syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For ICD-10, the phrase Asperger's syndrome is synonymous with Autistic psychopathy and Schizoid disorder of childhood. Asperger syndrome, also called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's, is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. Children with Asperger syndrome often display advanced abilities for their age in language, reading, mathematics, spatial skills, and/or music, sometimes into the "gifted" range, but this may be counterbalanced by considerable delays in other developmental areas. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asperger's_syndrome   (3822 words)

Hans Asperger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Her paper, Asperger's syndrome: a clinical account, was published in 1981 and challenged the previously accepted model of autism presented by Leo Kanner in 1943. Asperger died before his identification of this pattern of behaviour became widely recognized because his work was mostly in German and little-translated. Hans Asperger’s positive outlook contrasts strikingly with Leo Kanner's description of autism, of which Asperger's is often considered to be a high functioning form. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asperger   (411 words)

Asperger syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hans Asperger called his young patients "little professors" because he thought his thirteen-year-old patients had as comprehensive and nuanced an understanding of their field of interest as university professors. For ICD-10, the phrase Asperger's syndrome is synonymous with Autistic psychopathy and Schizoid disorder of childhood. Asperger syndrome (sometimes called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's), is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asperger's_syndrome   (5339 words)

Asperger syndrome Asperger syndrome is one of the 'autism spectrum disorders'. Asperger syndrome is not a disease or illness. Asperger syndrome children will have many behaviours that are similar to those with autism, but they have better language and cognitive skills. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asperger's_syndrome?open   (912 words)

Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's disorder was diagnosed after we reconsidered the relationship between the schizoid psychopathy in childhood and the stealing behaviours which occurred in adolescence. Asperger's Syndrome(AS) is a severe developmental disorder characterized primarily by marked and sustained difficulties in social interaction and unusual patterns of circumscribed interests and behavioral peculiarities. The assertions of the children with Asperger syndrome were generally not different than those of the children with SLI or normal development except for a higher proportion of assertions involving own internal state. www.psycom.net /asperger.html   (6537 words)

Asperger Syndrome Asperger syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder that is part of a group of diagnoses called "autistic spectrum disorders." The term "autistic spectrum" refers to a range of developmental disabilities that includes autism as well as other disorders with similar characteristics. Asperger noticed that although these boys had normal intelligence and language development, they had severely impaired social skills, were unable to communicate effectively with others, and had poor coordination. Asperger syndrome is characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, and other peculiar mannerisms. kidshealth.org /parent/medical/brain/asperger.html   (1582 words)

Asperger syndrome: a clinical account by Lorna Wing Repetitive interests and activities are part of Asperger syndrome, but the awareness of their illogicality and the resistance to their performance characteristic of the classic case of obsessional neurosis are not found in the former It would be of interest to investigate the relationship between Asperger syndrome, obsessional personality, obsessional illness, and post-encephalitic obsessional conditions. Asperger regarded the syndrome he described as a disorder of personality that could be distinguished from other types of personality abnormalities although he recognised the similarities to early childhood autism. Asperger also believed that people with his syndrome were of high intelligence, but he did not quote the results of standardized intellectual tests to support this. www.mugsy.org /wing2.htm   (10621 words)

Asperger Syndrome: What Is It? Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. Asperger's Syndrome is a term used when a child or adult has some features of autism but may not have the full blown clinical picture. There is a general impression that Asperger's syndrome carries with it superior intelligence and a tendency to become very interested in and preoccupied with a particular subject. www.udel.edu /bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html   (1312 words)

Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that is characterized by: Asperger’s observations, published in German, were not widely known until 1981, when an English doctor named Lorna Wing published a series of case studies of children showing similar symptoms, which she called “Asperger’s” syndrome. Asperger called the condition “autistic psychopathy” and described it as a personality disorder primarily marked by social isolation. www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm   (2205 words)

Asperger syndrome: a clinical account by Lorna Wing Repetitive interests and activities are part of Asperger syndrome, but the awareness of their illogicality and the resistance to their performance characteristic of the classic case of obsessional neurosis are not found in the former It would be of interest to investigate the relationship between Asperger syndrome, obsessional personality, obsessional illness, and post-encephalitic obsessional conditions. Asperger regarded the syndrome he described as a disorder of personality that could be distinguished from other types of personality abnormalities although he recognised the similarities to early childhood autism. Asperger also believed that people with his syndrome were of high intelligence, but he did not quote the results of standardized intellectual tests to support this. www.mugsy.org /wing2.htm   (10621 words)

Aspergia and Asperger's - Letter from Edan Asperger's Syndrome is not a mental illness or a disorder, it is simply a neurological variation to the norm. Asperger's Syndrome was named after Dr Hans Asperger, a Viennese paediatrician who described it in a 1944 paper. Asperger¹s Syndrome is characterised by a neurobiological difference to the norm, which means Aspergians process information differently. www.aspergia.com /whatisas.htm   (581 words)

Asperger Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome is probably hereditary in nature as many families report having an "odd" relative or two. Asperger's syndrome is a neurobiological disorder that affects the brain and the people who have it seem very "normal" and people with Asperger’s Syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence. Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of autism that affects how a person communicates and relates with others. www.geocities.com /aspergersgeeksyndrome   (948 words)

Asperger Syndrome Info Asperger Syndrome- This list is for families who think their child might have Asperger Syndrome or families who have recently been diagnosed with. Discussing Asperger Syndrome- This article is about the reluctance of some parents to discuss the fact that their child has Asperger Syndrome. The Australian Scale For Asperger's Syndrome- This questionnaire is designed to identify behaviours and abilities indicative of Asperger's Syndrome in children during their primary school years. www.orgsites.com /md/asperger_syndrome_info   (2906 words)

The National Autistic Society - What is Asperger syndrome? Asperger syndrome is a form of autism, a condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. People with Asperger syndrome may speak fluently but they may not take much notice of the reaction of the people listening to them; they may talk on and on regardless of the listener's interest or they may appear insensitive to their feelings. Asperger syndrome is a developmental condition affecting the way the brain processes information and there is no 'cure'; children with Asperger syndrome become adults with Asperger syndrome. www.nas.org.uk /nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=212   (1263 words)

Autism Society of America: Aspergers Asperger's Disorder as first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Early diagnosis is important; children with Asperger's Disorder who are diagnosed and treated early in life have an increased chance of being successful in school and eventually living independently. Children with Asperger's Disorder may not understand the subtleties of language, such as irony and humor, or may not understand the give and take nature of a conversation. www.autism-society.org /site/PageServer?pagename=Aspergers   (681 words)

Asperger Syndrome: Through the lifespan Asperger syndrome is the term applied to the mildest and highest functioning end of what is known as the spectrum of pervasive developmental disorders (or the autism spectrum). Asperger syndrome represents that portion of the PDD continuum which is characterized by higher cognitive abilities (at least normal IQ by definition and sometimes ranging up into the very superior range) and by more normal language function compared to other disorders along the spectrum. The most important starting point in helping a student with Asperger syndrome function effectively in school is for the staff (all who will come into contact with the child) to realize that the child has an inherent developmental disorder which causes him or her to behave and respond in a different way from other students. www.aspennj.org /bauer.html   (4463 words)

Asperger's syndrome - MayoClinic.com Asperger's syndrome is generally thought to be at the mildest end of this spectrum. Although children with Asperger's syndrome exhibit a wide variety of signs and symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics are common. Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder named for an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger. www.mayoclinic.com /health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551   (308 words)

BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Asperger's syndrome Asperger's syndrome is one of a range of autism-like disorders which often manifests in "eccentric" behaviour rather than pronounced and obvious disability. Often someone with Asperger's may be obsessed with complex topics such as music, history, or the weather, and have above average verbal skills. A spokesman for the National Autistic Society said: "There is no established link between Asperger syndrome and offending, nor is there any evidence to suggest that people with Asperger syndrome are more likely to break the law than anyone else in the general population. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/medical_notes/a-b/1166811.stm   (400 words)

BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Asperger's syndrome Asperger's syndrome is one of a range of autism-like disorders which often manifests in "eccentric" behaviour rather than pronounced and obvious disability. It was first identified as a separate condition in 1944 by a German Doctor, Hans Asperger, who spotted similar, odd behaviours in more than one of his patients. Often someone with Asperger's may be obsessed with complex topics such as music, history, or the weather, and have above average verbal skills. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/medical_notes/a-b/1166811.stm   (400 words)

Asperger's Disorder Asperger's is differentiated by the lack of early cognitive and language delays, autistic disorder by the presence of both. Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability associated with significant deficits in the areas of social and communication skills (Attwood, 1997). An adult with Asperger's Disorder recently called a colleague and explained that a local clinician had told him that he could not possibly have Asperger's Disorder because he was aware that he had difficulties with others and because he had graduated college. www.aspennj.org /psych.html   (10146 words)

The story of Hans Asperger Hans asperger spent many years studying all kinds of people and the ways in which we are all different, and he discovered a group of people who in some ways are very special. Hans Asperger did a lot of work with these people, and he discovered that because there were some things they did`t understand as well as other people, they needed some extra help to learn these things. Of course everybody is special in their own way, but it`s a way of describing a person who is very clever and caring, but just needs a little extra help and understanding while they learn all the strange and confusing things about life and our world. www.paains.org.uk /related/storyof.htm   (344 words)

Autism Society of America: Aspergers Asperger's Disorder as first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Early diagnosis is important; children with Asperger's Disorder who are diagnosed and treated early in life have an increased chance of being successful in school and eventually living independently. Children with Asperger's Disorder may not understand the subtleties of language, such as irony and humor, or may not understand the give and take nature of a conversation. www.autism-society.org /site/PageServer?pagename=Aspergers   (681 words)

Hans Asperger (www.whonamedit.com) Hans Asperger was born on a farm outside Vienna, the elder of two sons. Hans Asperger had a special interest in "psychically abnormal" children. However, since he travelled little, and all his publishing was in German, until recently Asperger's name was not as well known as that of Leo Kanner, who described infantile autism in 1943. www.whonamedit.com /doctor.cfm/302.html   (423 words)

What Is Asperger Syndrome or Asperger's Disorder? Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named after a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. Asperger's Syndrome is a term used when a child or adult has some features of autism but may not have the full blown clinical picture. There is a general impression that Asperger's syndrome carries with it superior intelligence and a tendency to become very interested in and preoccupied with a particular subject. www.medicalnewstoday.com /index.php?newsid=7601   (1314 words)

Asperger's Syndrome Although Asperger was not aware of Leo Kanner's work on autism, he did use the word autism ("autistic psychopathy") to describe the social deficits he observed in a group of boys. In people with Asperger's Syndrome, deficits in social interaction and unusual responses to the environment, similar to those in autism, are observed. This condition was originally described by Hans Asperger in Vienna in 1944. info.med.yale.edu /chldstdy/autism/aspergers.html   (296 words)

Wired 9.12: The Geek Syndrome Asperger's notion of a continuum that embraces both smart, geeky kids like Nick and those with so-called classic or profound autism has been accepted by the medical establishment only in the last decade. Kathryn Stewart, director of the Orion Academy, a high school for high-functioning kids in Moraga, California, calls Asperger's syndrome "the engineers' disorder." Bill Gates is regularly diagnosed in the press: His single-minded focus on technical minutiae, rocking motions, and flat tone of voice are all suggestive of an adult with some trace of the disorder. Asperger was virtually ignored outside of Europe and died in 1980. www.wired.com /wired/archive/9.12/aspergers_pr.html   (5508 words)

Neuroscience for Kids - Asperger's Syndrome Asperger called this condition "autistic psychopathy." This condition was widely ignored by mental health professionals until Dr. Asperger's writings were translated and published in English approximately ten years ago. The authors conclude that Asperger's subjects have neuronal abnormalities in the prefrontal lobe and that these abnormalities are related to the clinical severity of their symptoms. Although the behavioral symptoms of Asperger's syndrome are well established, very little is known about the disorder's neurobiological roots. staff.washington.edu /chudler/asp.html   (549 words)

Asperger Syndrome DESCRIPTION: Asperger syndrome (AS) is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by an inability to understand how to interact socially. "Asperger's Syndrome: To Be or Not To Be?" British Journal of Psychiatry, 156; 721-725 (1990). Bishop, D. "Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder: Where Are the Boundaries?" British Journal of Disorders of Communication, 24; 107-121 (1989). www.healthieryou.com /asperger.html   (443 words)

NAMI Asperger Syndrome Asperger children tend to have motor coordination difficulties not seen in autism. Because securing educational and related services may be difficult due to the lack of knowledge about Asperger, it is important for the parents and clinician to work closely together to supply the patient and school personnel with the necessary information and help. On the other hand, Asperger individuals may highly desire social interaction, but their poor social skills result in failure which can cause anxiety and depression. www.nami.org /helpline/asperger.htm   (884 words)

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