Asperger's Disorder
Epidemiology
Prevalence 3/1,000
Clinical features
Source
Toronto Notes 2012
Prevalence 3/1,000
Clinical features
- No early speech and language delay, no cognitive deficits, normal to high intelligence
- Impaired social interaction with ≥2 of
- Nonverbal interactions, peer relationships, spontaneous sharing of enjoyment/activities, social/ emotional reciprocity
- Restricted repetitive patterns of behaviour/interests with >1 of
- Restricted interest with high intensity, inflexible nonfunctional routines, repetitive mannerisms, preoccupation with parts
- Causes impairment, no delay in language or cognitive development, not caused by another PDD
Source
Toronto Notes 2012