Asperger's syndrome

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurological disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Asperger_disorder
gptkb:Asperger_syndrome
gptkbp:characterizedBy difficulties in social interaction
repetitive behaviors
restricted interests
gptkbp:class gptkb:autism_spectrum_disorder_(DSM-5)
gptkbp:compatibleWith significant delay in cognitive development
significant delay in language development
gptkbp:controversy removal as separate diagnosis in DSM-5
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical assessment
gptkbp:diagnosisAge usually in childhood
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:schizoid_personality_disorder
gptkb:social_communication_disorder
gptkb:obsessive-compulsive_disorder
ADHD
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:autism_spectrum_disorder
gptkbp:DSM-IVCode 299.80
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1944
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Asperger's syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:F84.5
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:autism_spectrum_disorder_(DSM-5)
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Hans_Asperger
gptkbp:noLongerDiagnosedAs separate disorder in DSM-5
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Greta_Thunberg
gptkb:Satoshi_Tajiri
gptkb:Dan_Aykroyd
gptkb:Susan_Boyle
gptkb:Anthony_Hopkins
gptkbp:prevalence more common in males
gptkbp:prognosis lifelong condition
symptoms may improve with support
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:pervasive_developmental_disorders
autism
gptkbp:symptom clumsiness
intense focus on specific topics
lack of empathy
sensory sensitivities
difficulty making friends
difficulty understanding social cues
difficulty with nonverbal communication
literal interpretation of language
preference for routines
speech and language peculiarities
gptkbp:treatment behavioral therapy
occupational therapy
speech therapy
social skills training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Asperger_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5