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Asperger syndrome was a relatively new diagnosis in the field of autism, [152] though a syndrome like it was described as early as 1925 by Soviet child psychiatrist Grunya Sukhareva (1891–1981), [153] [1] As a child, Asperger appears to have exhibited some features of the very condition named after him, such as remoteness and talent in language.
Autism spectrum disorder [a] (ASD), or simply autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder "characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts" and "restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities". [11]
Asperger or Asperger's may also refer to: Hans Asperger (1906–1980), Austrian pediatrician with ties to eugenics after whom Asperger syndrome, a type of autism spectrum disorder, is named Asperger's Are Us , the first comedy troupe formed by people with Asperger syndrome
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Asperger would later say his autism thinking was influenced by its explanation of schizothyms. [57] In May 1931, Asperger joined the Vienna University's Children's Clinic, and the following year had joined its department of curative education. [90] In 1935, Asperger went on to become the head of the department. [91]
Hans Asperger gave a very detailed report of Fritz and his efforts to understand his problems in his case report 'Autistic psychopathy' in childhood. [9] Fritz was a first child of his parents. According to Asperger, his mother was a descendant of "one of the greatest Austrian poets" and she described her family as "in the mad-genius mould."
Autistic people are less likely to identify as heterosexual than their non-autistic counterparts. [9] [4] [10] Some attempt to explain this as part of an association between autism, prenatal hormones, and sexual orientation.
Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome is a non-fiction book written by American author Rudy Simone. It was published in 2010 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers . The book is about women and girls who have Asperger syndrome and their experiences.