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'''Asperger syndrome''' is an umbrella term used to classify problematic behaviours similar to, but less severe than, those within the lower reaches of the [[Autism|autistic spectrum]]. As such, symptoms can vary widely in type and severity between individuals, though difficulties with social interaction<ref>Especially in the reading and understanding of non-verbal cues.</ref> and obsessive-compulsive routines are reasonably common diagnostic themes.
'''Asperger syndrome''' is an umbrella term used to classify problematic behaviours similar to, but less severe than, those within the lower reaches of the [[Autism|autistic spectrum]]. As such, symptoms can vary widely in type and severity between individuals, though difficulties with social interaction<ref>Especially in the reading and understanding of non-verbal cues.</ref> and obsessive-compulsive routines are reasonably common diagnostic themes.
It was first described by a Austrian doctor, Hans Asperger, in 1944 (one year after Leo Kanner's first paper on autism). In his paper, he discusses "a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills."<ref>http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html#DSM</ref> Research continues into the condition's underlying causes.
It was first described by an Austrian pediatrician, Hans Asperger, in 1944 (one year after Leo Kanner's first paper on autism). In his paper, he discusses "a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills."<ref>http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html#DSM</ref> Research continues into the condition's underlying causes.
The term Asperger syndrome was first used in a paper by British psychiatrist, Lorna Wing.
The term Asperger syndrome was first used in a paper by British psychiatrist, Lorna Wing.