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Overview

Asperger's syndrome (AS), also called Asperger's disorder, is classified as an autism spectrum disorder. Asperger's shares some symptoms with autism although symptoms of Asperger's syndrome usually are less severe.
Autism and Asperger's syndrome are included in a group of conditions that are referred to as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). PDDs usually involve some impairment of social skills and verbal communication. Asperger's syndrome has just recently become recognized...Read the full article