Asperger's
Developmental social condition
Asperger's is a developmental condition on the autism spectrum, characterized by difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication, often alongside intense focus on specific interests.
Once classified as a distinct disorder, it was folded into autism spectrum disorder in 2013: He was diagnosed with Asperger's as a teenager.
People may still identify as having Asperger's or call themselves Aspies.
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
DSM · ASD · high-functioning · developmental · neurological · cognitive · differences · classification
Groups seeking policy influence
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- sensoryRelated to perception
- social cuesIndicators of interpersonal meaning
literalness · pattern recognition · detail-oriented · systemizing · stimming · infodumping · eye contact · masking
Consent to receive
- communityCollective of connected people
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- self-diagnosisIdentifying your own condition
disclosure · pride · neurodiversity · belonging · understanding · representation · self-advocacy · coming out
Shelter or housing provided
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- social skillsAbility to interact well
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
workplace · disclosure · strategies · coping · structure · predictability · mentoring
Skill from extensive practice
- focusConcentrated attention point
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- memoryMind's retention capacity
analytical · precision · persistence · authenticity · deep knowledge · reliability · thoroughness · originality
autism
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- neurotypicalStandard cognitive wiring
diagnosis · DSM · ASD · high-functioning · developmental · neurological · cognitive · differences · classification · assessment
special interests
Groups seeking policy influence
- hyperfocusIntense prolonged single-task concentration
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- sensoryRelated to perception
social cues · literalness · pattern recognition · detail-oriented · systemizing · stimming · infodumping · eye contact · masking · scripts
acceptance
Consent to receive
- communityCollective of connected people
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
self-diagnosis · disclosure · pride · neurodiversity · belonging · understanding · representation · self-advocacy · coming out · unmasking
accommodation
Shelter or housing provided
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- social skillsAbility to interact well
IEP · workplace · disclosure · strategies · coping · structure · predictability · mentoring
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- focusConcentrated attention point
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
memory · analytical · precision · persistence · authenticity · deep knowledge · reliability · thoroughness · originality · innovation
- EponymsDarwinian, Alzheimer's disease, Freudian slip, cardigan, Parkinson's disease
- Medical EponymsAlzheimer's, Parkinson's, Crohn's disease, Down syndrome, Huntington's disease
Asperger'sintellectual disability
Impaired reasoning and adaptive skills
cognitive impairment · learning disability · developmental delay
- Asperger syndromeAutism without speech delay
- Asperger's syndromeAutism without speech delay