International Asperger’s Day is observed on 18 February, highlighting the difficulties associated with this syndrome. Since 2013, Asperger’s syndrome has been included in the autism spectrum. Autism ...

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the April/May 2010 issue of On the Minds of Moms. Statistics have been updated to reflect current data. One subject that is on the minds of moms (and ...

A milder version of Autism, Asperger’s is a developmental disorder that is characterised by difficulties in social interaction and with non-verbal communication. Read Less Our reactions and gestures ...

Dr. Wayne Fisher answers the question: 'Behavioral/Learning Issues With AS?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What behavioral and learning characteristics are especially common in children with Asperger ...

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, ...

One of the pitfalls of attending medical school is the distressing propensity to self-diagnose the very illness discussed during that day's clinic. At no point in a young doctor's training is this ...

Some children with Asperger's Syndrome, a milder form of autism, may go undiagnosed for years. The behaviors can be difficult for families, especially for siblings. One person decided to put his ...

The ideal treatment for Asperger's is multi-part, says international expert Tony Attwood: Social skills training is a form of group psychotherapy focused on personal interaction: How do you ask ...

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