Asperger’s Syndrome, viewed as a separate condition before, is now part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This change occurred in 2013 when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) changed its classification. Medical professionals classify this condition as a high-functioning type of ASD....
Asperger's syndrome is characterized as a distinct autism spectrum disorder. People suffering from this syndrome usually have average to above-average intelligence. However, they typically face difficulties in social interactions, and they often have absorbing pervasive interests in some particular topics. The degree of symptoms' severity varies...
