Asperger's syndrome

British  

/ ˈæspɜːɡəz /

noun

1. a form of autism in which the person affected has limited but obsessive interests, and has difficulty relating to other people

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Asperger's syndrome Scientific  

/ ăs′pər-gərz /

1. A developmental disorder characterized by impairment in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns. It is named after its identifier, Austrian psychiatrist Hans Asperger (1906–1980).

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Etymology

Origin of Asperger's syndrome

C20: after Hans Asperger (20th century), Austrian physician who first described it

Example Sentences

And while much is made of his self-diagnosed Asperger’s syndrome, it’s equally difficult to ignore the parade of contemporaries and associates judging Mr. Byrne to be selfish, attention-seeking and ruthless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Joanne Cozens, whose son Thomas has Asperger's syndrome, said she was not properly informed of the dangers before she became pregnant.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

At church, she met someone who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a condition that today would be considered autism spectrum disorder.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024

Woodward’s prior attorney said his client had Asperger’s syndrome and was torn about his sexuality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024

This book was inspired by the events at Virginia Tech as well as my own need to try to explain what it’s like for a child to have Asperger’s syndrome.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine