Asperger syndrome
Social processing difference
Asperger syndrome is a developmental condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication, often accompanied by intense, focused interests and repetitive behaviors.
Unlike other forms of autism, it involves no significant delay in language or cognitive development.
The diagnosis was folded into autism spectrum disorder in 2013, though many still identify with the term: He was diagnosed with Asperger's as a teenager.
Also called Asperger's.
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- high-functioningOperating effectively despite impairment
- stimmingRepetitive self-regulatory behavior
masking · hyperfocus · meltdown · shutdown · info-dumping · diagnosis · self-diagnosis
Psychiatric classification system
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
- psychiatristMental disorder physician
developmental · pervasive · criteria · evaluation · screening · neuropsychological · comorbidity · ADHD
Exchanging ideas or information
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
- body-languagePhysical signals conveying meaning
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
irony · idioms · friendship · isolation · bullying · misunderstanding · bluntness · honesty
autism
Neurodevelopmental processing difference
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- neurodivergentHaving atypical brain function
- high-functioningOperating effectively despite impairment
stimming · masking · hyperfocus · meltdown · shutdown · info-dumping · diagnosis · self-diagnosis
DSM-IV
Psychiatric classification system
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
psychiatrist · developmental · pervasive · criteria · evaluation · screening · neuropsychological · comorbidity · ADHD · anxiety
communication
Exchanging ideas or information
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
- body-languagePhysical signals conveying meaning
sarcasm · irony · idioms · friendship · isolation · bullying · misunderstanding · bluntness · honesty · boundaries
- Neurodiversityautism spectrum, ASD, neurodivergence, neurotypical, spectrum
- SyndromesGuillain-Barre, restless leg, irritable bowel, IBS, chronic fatigue
- Child Psychiatrychild psychiatrist, child psychiatry, child psychologist, child psychology, child mental health
- Developmental Disabilitiesintellectual disability, developmental delay, autism, autism spectrum, cerebral palsy
- Developmental Disordersautism spectrum, intellectual disability, learning disability, learning disorder, speech disorders
- cognitive disordersdementia, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, vascular dementia
Asperger syndromeintellectual disability
Impaired reasoning and adaptive skills
Down syndrome · cognitive impairment · mental retardation · learning disability