Main Entry: As·per·ger's syndrome

Pronunciation: \ˈäs-ˌpər-gərz-\

Variant(s): also As·per·ger syndrome \-gər\

Function: noun

: a developmental disorder resembling autism that is characterized by impaired social interaction, by repetitive patterns of behavior and restricted interests, by normal language and cognitive development, and often by above average performance in a narrow field against a general background of deficient functioning—called also Asperger's disorder

As·per·ger \ˈäs-ˌper-gər\ , Hans (1906–1980), Austrian psychiatrist. Asperger first described the syndrome that bears his name in an article published in 1944.