Asperger's syndrome
/ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/
UK: /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/
Asperger's syndrome
English
Noun
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Definition
An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.
Etymology
Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger (1906–1980).
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