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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

While Asperger’s is no longer used as a clinical diagnosis — as of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association classifies Asperger’s as part of the autism spectrum disorders — the terminology is still ...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was recently mocked for having Asperger's by a person who reportedly works for Twitter, the social media giant that Musk recently purchased. Project Veritas, a ...

Elon Musk revealed this month that he has Asperger’s syndrome. He may have known that his whole life, or he may have learned it relatively recently, as recognition and diagnosis of this mild form of ...

Phoebe Gates revealed her father, Bill Gates, might have Asperger's syndrome, a neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication. Celebrities like Elon Musk and Greta Thunberg have also ...

Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a stand-alone diagnosis. It’s now part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In other words, people with signs and symptoms of Asperger’s receive an ASD diagnosis.

If a child receives a medical diagnosis, it’s natural for a parent to jump into research. If the parent is a historian, perhaps the urge is magnified — so when my son was diagnosed with autism at 17 ...

While the full extent of Hans Asperger's collaboration with the Nazis remains contested, documented evidence exists that he referred children to the infamous Am Spiegelgrund clinic; it is unlikely ...

Asperger’s syndrome was once a stand-alone mental health diagnosis. It is now considered part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Difficulty interacting with others, repetitive behaviors, and ...

Your doctor might suggest that your child take a test to see if he or she has symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome. Some assessments are designed for children, while others are specifically created for ...