Asperger's syndrome
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/, /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/
Noun

Asperger's syndrome

  1. (uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.
    Synonyms: AS, Asperger's
Synonyms
  • autistic psychopathy, PDD
Translations


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