About The Medical Condition Asperger Disorder

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Asperger Disorder

Asperger Disorder Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Asperger Disorder Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Asperger Disorder?

A childhood disorder predominately affecting boys and similar to autism (AUTISTIC DISORDER). It is characterized by severe, sustained, clinically significant impairment of social interaction, and restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. In contrast to autism, there are no clinically significant delays in language or cognitive development. (From DSM-IV)

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