Asperger's syndrome
As·per·ger's syndrome
noun \ˈäs-ˌpər-gərz-\Definition of ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
: a developmental disorder resembling autism that is characterized by impaired social interaction, by restricted and repetitive behaviors and activities, and by normal language and cognitive development —called also Asperger's disorder
Origin of ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
Hans Asperger †1980 Austrian pediatrician
First Known Use: 1989
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