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Asperger syndrome

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Asperger syndrome
Other namesAsperger's syndrome, Asperger disorder (AD), Asperger's, schizoid disorder of childhood,[1] autistic psychopathy,[1] high-functioning autism,[2] level 1 autism spectrum disorder[3]
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SpecialtyPsychiatry
SymptomsProblems plus social interaction, non-verbal communication, restricted interests, repetitive behavior
ComplicationsSocial isolation, employment problems, family stress, bullying, self-harm[4]
Usual onsetBefore two years old
DurationLong term
CausesUnknown
Diagnostic methodBased for de symptoms top[5]
MedicationFor associated conditions
Frequency37.2 million (2015)

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 World Health Organization (2016). "International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10): F84.5 Asperger syndrome". Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  2. Shiland, Betsy J. (2014). Medical Terminology & Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding (E-book). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 518. ISBN 9780323290784. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  3. "Neurodevelopmental Disorders". Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5 ed.). American Psychiatric Association. 18 May 2013. pp. 50–59. ISBN 978-0-89042-554-1.
  4. "Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  5. "Autism Spectrum Disorders – Pediatrics". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  6. "Autism Spectrum Disorder". National Institute of Mental Health. September 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  7. "Neurodevelopmental Disorders". Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. 18 March 2022. ISBN 9780890425770. LCCN 2021051782.
  8. "6A02 Autism spectrum disorder". International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11). World Health Organization. February 2022 [adopted in 2019]. 6A02. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  9. "Asperger syndrome". Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  10. Rosen NE, Lord C, Volkmar FR (December 2021). "The Diagnosis of Autism: From Kanner to DSM-III to DSM-5 and Beyond". Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 51 (12): 4253–4270. doi:10.1007/s10803-021-04904-1. PMC 8531066. PMID 33624215.
  11. "F84.5 Asperger syndrome". World Health Organization. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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