The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

Children with Asperger's syndrome show patterns of brain connectivity distinct from those of children with autism, according to a new study. The findings suggest the two conditions, which are now in ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An autism diagnosis means different things depending on who is doing the diagnosing, suggests a new study. Researchers found that clinics varied in what skills and ...

Asperger’s testing for children now falls under the realm of autism spectrum disorder testing, a multidisciplinary process including a variety of physical and cognitive assessments. As a caregiver, it ...

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 ...

In the book "Asperger's Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna," Edith Sheffer writes about the doctor who first diagnosed Asperger's Syndrome. Sheffer tells NPR's Michel Martin how Hans ...

Sixteen-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is the symbol of a climate change generation gap, a girl rebuking adults for their inaction in preventing a future apocalypse. Thunberg’s riveting ...

If you are wondering what are the best jobs for adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s syndrome take a look at our list below and you will definitely find your answer. While choosing any ...

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The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX says he’s on the autism spectrum. While hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, Elon Musk said he has Asperger’s syndrome. “I’m actually making history ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...