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Asperger Syndrome - Epidemiology
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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 |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
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...
Characteristics and concordance of autism spectrum disorders among 277 twin pairs.
29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVES: To examine patterns of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) inheritance and other features in twin pairs by zygosity, sex, and specific ASD diagnosis. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Internet-based autism registry for US residents. ... 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...
Latest indexed articles for 'Asperger Syndrome - Epidemiology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Prevalence of psychopathology in childhood epilepsy: categorical and dimensional measures. 17 Nov 2009
- Characteristics and concordance of autism spectrum disorders among 277 twin pairs. 29 Sep 2009
- Psychiatric and psychosocial problems in adults with normal-intelligence autism spectrum disorders. 8 Jun 2009
- A longitudinal investigation of psychotropic and non-psychotropic medication use among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. 10 May 2009
- Birth defects in children with autism spectrum disorders: a population-based, nested case-control study. 14 Apr 2009
- The autism spectrum: definitions, assessment and diagnoses. 27 Feb 2009
- Recognition and treatment of Asperger syndrome in the community. 21 Feb 2009
- Comparative analysis of three screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder in toddlers at high risk. 8 Feb 2009
- Multi-informant ratings of psychiatric symptom severity in children with autism spectrum disorders: the importance of environmental context. 2 Feb 2009
- The rise in autism and the mercury myth.
30 Jan 2009 - Autism in the criminal justice detention system: A review of the literature. 30 Dec 2008
- Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism. 30 Dec 2008
- Friendship, loneliness and depression in adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome. 6 Aug 2008
- Asperger's syndrome: from hiding to thriving. 29 Jun 2008
- The prevalence of autism in Australia. Can it be established from existing data? 26 Jun 2008
- [Autism spectrum disorders in adults] 12 Jun 2008
- Childhood and current autistic features in adolescents with schizotypal personality disorder. 11 Jun 2008
- Caring for children with autism spectrum disorder. Part I: prevalence, etiology, and core features. 11 Jun 2008
- Violent crime in Asperger syndrome: the role of psychiatric comorbidity. 29 Apr 2008
- Regression, developmental trajectory and associated problems in disorders in the autism spectrum: the SNAP study. 29 Apr 2008
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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