What Is Asperger's Syndrome? Before all autism-related conditions were grouped at ASD, doctors used to call high-functioning autism Asperger's syndrome. It was originally named in 1944 by Viennese psychologist Hans Asperger. But it wasn't officially classified as its own disorder until 1994. Pre...
"A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately; autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome," the CDC noted. "Your doctor or other health care provider can help you understand and navigate the...
Early diagnosis is crucial to helping to treat the condition, but how is a diagnosis done? TheU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhas an updated review of what's involved in diagnosing autism in kids. "Diagnosingautism spectrum disorder[ASD] can be difficult because there is nomedi...