About The Medical Condition Aspergers Syndrome

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Aspergers Syndrome

Aspergers Syndrome Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Aspergers Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Aspergers Syndrome?

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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