Asperger Syndrome
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Saturday, November 21, 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...

Acute and maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severely disabling obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a patient with Asperger syndrome.

30 Aug 2009 We report successful treatment with electroconvulsive therapy of a comorbid condition including severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms and hypochondriacal delusions in a 38-year-old man with Asperger syndrome. His condition deteriorated into a ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Asperger Syndrome'

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
• Acute and maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severely disabling obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a patient with Asperger syndrome. 30 Aug 2009
• Mindblind eyes: an absence of spontaneous theory of mind in Asperger syndrome. 14 Jul 2009
• Helping the student with Asperger's Disorder with social and behavioral issues in the school: nursing, psychology, and educators working in unison. 29 Jun 2009
• Helping families find the best evidence: CAM therapies for autism spectrum disorders and Asperger's Disorder. 29 Jun 2009
• Psychiatric and psychosocial problems in adults with normal-intelligence autism spectrum disorders. 8 Jun 2009
• Aripiprazole in pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified and Asperger's disorder: a 14-week, prospective, open-label study. 30 May 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
• [Hyperprolactinemia in a child diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and hyperkinetic disorder treated with risperidone] 25 May 2009
• The anatomy of extended limbic pathways in Asperger syndrome: a preliminary diffusion tensor imaging tractography study. 12 May 2009
• A longitudinal investigation of psychotropic and non-psychotropic medication use among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. 10 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
• The plasma zinc/serum copper ratio as a biomarker in children with autism spectrum disorders. 29 Apr 2009
• Working memory in children with developmental disorders. 18 Apr 2009
• Birth defects in children with autism spectrum disorders: a population-based, nested case-control study. 14 Apr 2009
• Recognition memory, self-other source memory, and theory-of-mind in children with autism spectrum disorder. 6 Apr 2009
• Asperger syndrome associated with idiopathic infantile nystagmus--a report of 2 cases. 30 Mar 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