Asperger
High-functioning autism diagnosis
Asperger refers to Asperger syndrome, a developmental condition on the autism spectrum characterized by difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication, often accompanied by intense focus on specific interests.
Named for Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, the term was widely used until 2013, when it was folded into the broader diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Many people still identify as having Asperger's: He was diagnosed with Asperger's as a teenager.
The informal noun and adjective Aspie is used by some in the community.
Regular sequence of actions
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
- systemizingCreating orderly structures
infodumping · masking · meltdown · shutdown · scripting · echolalia
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- autisticHaving a developmental neurotype
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- acceptanceConsent to receive
disclosure · community · pride · neurodiversity · unmasking · self-identification
Concerning brain and nerve formation
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- pediatricRelating to child medicine
psychologist · psychiatrist · screening · criteria · evaluation · high-functioning · ICD · childhood
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- detail-orientedFocused on small elements
systemizing · infodumping · masking · meltdown · shutdown · scripting · echolalia
neurodivergent
Having atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- autisticHaving a developmental neurotype
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
acceptance · disclosure · community · pride · neurodiversity · unmasking · self-identification
neurodevelopmental
Concerning brain and nerve formation
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- clinicalEmotionally detached, medically precise
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
pediatric · psychologist · psychiatrist · screening · criteria · evaluation · high-functioning · ICD · childhood · reclassification
Aspergerneurotypical
Standard cognitive wiring
extroverted · gregarious · hypersocial · normie · charismatic
- Asperger syndromeAutism without speech delay
- Asperger's syndromeAutism without speech delay