What is Adult Asperger Syndrome?
Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a neurobiological disorder, a term used when referring to higher-functioning individuals within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who generally don’t experience severe intellectual impairments. AS is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions known by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. Learn more about adult Asperger Syndrome as a member of the Symptom Journal. Although diagnosed mainly in children, Asperger Syndrome is being increasingly diagnosed in adults who seek medical help for mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). No studies have yet been conducted to determine the incidence of AS in adult populations.
