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Asperger Syndrome

Medical 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)
Previously Indexed: Autistic Disorder (1981-1999)

Asperger Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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