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Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet

Internet URL

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Description

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior.

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Review Date

4/25/2007