The biggest culprit: the inclusion of Asperger syndrome in an ‘autism spectrum’ in the DSM 5.

An Oxfordshire woman with Asperger's syndrome who has at times struggled to find full-time employment is now thriving in a new role.

The behavior ascribed to Asperger’s is now encompassed under the umbrella diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with high-functioning autism/Asperger's often have difficulty with social ...

The behavior ascribed to Asperger’s is now encompassed under the umbrella diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. People with high-functioning autism/Asperger's often have difficulty with social ...

The two thinkers behind the DSM-4 diagnostic categories were Baltimore psychiatrist Leo Kanner and Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger. They described the challenges faced by people who were later ...

The reason her sister gave for the snub was lame. The aunt has no desire to continue her relationship with sister and niece ...

I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a condition that comes with challenges, including difficulties with attention and focus. Every Friday, I travelled from my hometown of Sungai Petani ...

I should include that I am an adult, ASD Level 1. Most people would be familiar with the term high-functioning Asperger’s. I am also in my early 60s. ASD might make me awkward on occasion ...