Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a stand-alone diagnosis. It’s now part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In other words, people with signs and symptoms of Asperger’s receive an ASD diagnosis.

Children with Asperger's syndrome show patterns of brain connectivity distinct from those of children with autism, according to a new study. The findings suggest the two conditions, which are now in ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

Asperger’s syndrome (AS) and autism both come under the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Both conditions can make social interaction challenging, but people with AS do not usually have problems with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The terms “autism” and “Asperger syndrome” are often used interchangeably. Once considered a mild but distinct form of autism, ...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger’s while others on the autism spectrum, such as Australian comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as “autistic”. But ...