Asperger's syndrome

English

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Etymology

Named after Hans Asperger + syndrome.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/, /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/[1][2]
  • Audio (UK)(file)
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/[3]

Noun

Asperger’s syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (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.

Usage notes

The American Psychiatric Association currently considers Asperger's syndrome to be a relatively mild manifestation of autism spectrum disorder.

Synonyms

  • (syndrome): AS
  • (person diagnosed with the syndrome): aspie

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