Asperger’s Syndrome
A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate.
Asperger syndrome is a condition on the autism spectrum, with generally higher functioning.
People with this condition may be socially awkward and have an all-absorbing interest in specific topics.
Communication training and behavioral therapy can help people with the syndrome learn to socialize more successfully.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W015
Diagnosis: Asperger’s Syndrome
US Patients:
World Patients: 37Mil;½of1%
Sex Ratio: B+;G
Age Onset: Age1-2
Brain Area: poor neural connections, lack of “mirror neurons” for others’ behaviors
Symptoms: poor social Interactions, restricted interests, rigid mobility
Progression: Lifetime, train for social interactions and fewer repeated activities
Causes: Heredity
Medications: At present, only co-morbid difficulties are medicated effectively.
Therapies: none currently, but the children are usually quite high-functioning
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- Autistic Sensory Traits and Psychological Distress: Mediating Role of Worry and Intolerance of Uncertaintyby Patricia Recio on November 27, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the importance of worry and intolerance of uncertainty as specific targets in interventions aimed at improving stress and anxiety problems in autistic adults.
- Assessing neuropsychological profiles in adolescent females with suspected autism spectrum disorder: a multiple case studyby Javier Pérez-Flores on November 22, 2024
This study evaluates the neuropsychological profiles of three adolescent females with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study was conducted at My Blue Side, a support organization in Southern Tenerife. The research included a detailed assessment using standardized neuropsychological tests to identify the neuropsychological characteristics associated with ASD in adolescent females. The primary objective was to delineate the neuropsychological profile of each participant and its...
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathogenesis-A Cross-Sectional Literature Review Emphasizing Molecular Aspectsby Agata Horecka-Lewitowicz on October 26, 2024
The etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has not yet been completely elucidated. Through time, multiple attempts have been made to uncover the causes of ASD. Different theories have been proposed, such as being caused by alterations in the gut-brain axis with an emphasis on gut dysbiosis, post-vaccine complications, and genetic or even autoimmune causes. In this review, we present data covering the main streams that focus on ASD etiology. Data collection occurred in many countries covering...
- Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Approach to Develop Social and Communication Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Without Intellectual Impairmentby Darya Astafeva on October 8, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: The following key areas of VR/AR technologies for children and adolescents with high-functioning ASD can be identified: communicating with an avatar, including answering its questions, tracking the child's gaze and encouraging the child to look at the face, placing it in social situations close to real life, practicing common everyday situations, learning to recognize emotions. A VR/AR-based therapy approach may help children with autism spectrum disorder without cognitive...