What Is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s is a term sometimes used to describe a developmental disorder that’s part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But it’s a controversial ...

When you think of autism, you might picture a child who is nonverbal and has a lower IQ. But this isn’t necessarily the case for kids with Asperger’s syndrome. There’s no specific Asperger’s test to ...

What's in a label? Everything, advocacy groups say. May 25, 2011— -- Eileen Parker was 41 years old when she discovered her quirky, misunderstood behavior had a name: Asperger's. The syndrome, ...

Billionaire Elon Musk made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live earlier this month. And true to form, the Tesla and SpaceX founder started making news right in the opening monologue: "I don't ...

During his appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL), entrepreneur and SpaceX founder Elon Musk revealed that he has Asperger's syndrome. "I don't always have a lot of intonation or variation in how I ...

Asperger’s syndrome is sometimes described as high-functioning autism. It’s now diagnosed under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that ...

Adults with Asperger’s syndrome often have strong intellectual abilities and vocabulary skills. But they may experience awkward social interactions or have difficulty talking with others. Asperger’s ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Anne Cockayne works for Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. Imagine you heard someone described as “being paralysed by shyness”. Shyness is a characteristic we all have, but taken ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

Adults with Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulties with communication and social interaction. They may also find it hard to regulate their emotions or understand the emotions of others. In 2013, ...

University of Calgary provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Calgary provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. I often get asked “Does my child have ...