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Asperger Syndrome - Diagnosis
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Definition of 'Asperger 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) Common names: Asperger Syndrome; Asperger's Syndrome; Aspergers Syndrome; Asperger's Disorder; Asperger Disorder; Aspergers Disorder |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Prevalence of psychopathology in childhood epilepsy: categorical and dimensional measures.
17 Nov 2009 
Few studies have utilized both categorical and dimensional measures of psychopathology in children with epilepsy. We evaluated 173 children (88 males, 85 females; mean age 11.7y [SD 1.8]; range 9-14y) who had epilepsy (generalized 36%, partial 61%) ... Read more...
Psychiatric and psychosocial problems in adults with normal-intelligence autism spectrum disorders.
8 Jun 2009 
BACKGROUND: Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often display symptoms from other diagnostic categories. Studies of clinical and psychosocial outcome in adult patients with ASDs without concomitant intellectual disability are few. The ... Read more...
30 May 2009 CONTEXT: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are widely prescribed for children with autism spectrum disorders. OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of citalopram hydrobromide therapy for repetitive behavior in children with autism ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Asperger Syndrome - Diagnosis'
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- Prevalence of psychopathology in childhood epilepsy: categorical and dimensional measures. 17 Nov 2009
- Psychiatric and psychosocial problems in adults with normal-intelligence autism spectrum disorders. 8 Jun 2009
- Lack of efficacy of citalopram in children with autism spectrum disorders and high levels of repetitive behavior: citalopram ineffective in children with autism. 30 May 2009
- Stepping Stones Triple P: an RCT of a parenting program with parents of a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. 29 Apr 2009
- Stuart Green's Vignettes 15 and 16.
29 Apr 2009 - The not guilty verdict: psychological reactions to a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome in adulthood. 29 Apr 2009
- Working memory in children with developmental disorders. 18 Apr 2009
- Recognition memory, self-other source memory, and theory-of-mind in children with autism spectrum disorder. 6 Apr 2009
- Does the ASD label have validity? 30 Mar 2009
- The autism spectrum: definitions, assessment and diagnoses. 27 Feb 2009
- [Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism: comorbidity with anxiety and mood disorders] 25 Feb 2009
- Recognition and treatment of Asperger syndrome in the community. 21 Feb 2009
- Brief report: biochemical correlates of clinical impairment in high functioning autism and Asperger's disorder. 19 Feb 2009
- Neuropsychological mechanisms of Digit Symbol Substitution Test impairment in Asperger Disorder. 9 Feb 2009
- Comparative analysis of three screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder in toddlers at high risk. 8 Feb 2009
- The rise in autism and the mercury myth. 30 Jan 2009
- Caring for children with autism spectrum disorder. Part II: screening, diagnosis, and management. 30 Jan 2009
- Special report: early intensive behavioral intervention based on applied behavior analysis among children with autism spectrum disorders. 30 Jan 2009
- Asperger's syndrome and Autistic disorder: clearly differentiating the diagnostic criteria. 30 Jan 2009
- Asperger's syndrome in adulthood. 28 Jan 2009
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Technical information about 'Asperger Syndrome'
Definition: 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)
Descriptor UI: D020817
Alternative terms: Asperger Syndrome; Asperger's Syndrome; Aspergers Syndrome; Asperger's Disorder; Asperger Disorder; Aspergers Disorder;
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Tree Number: F03.550.325.100;
History Note: 2000