Introduction and Definition Asperger Syndrome (AS), often referred to colloquially as Asperger’s, represents a pervasive developmental disorder historically characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, coupled with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Crucially, individuals diagnosed with AS typically exhibited no clinically significant delay in language development or cognitive ability, […]
Conceptualizing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Core Criteria Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across multiple contexts, combined with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The impact of ASD symptoms is inherently variable, reflecting the term "spectrum," which encompasses a vast heterogeneity […]