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

Mr Packham said they had also "repeatedly picked on and mocked my Asperger's syndrome" as well as comparing him to Jimmy Savile.

From BBC

Reilly had learning difficulties and Asperger's Syndrome.

From BBC

In 2016, Bacharach wrote “Dancing With Your Shadow,” a tribute to his daughter Nikki, who struggled with Asperger’s syndrome and took her own life in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times

Teller attributed Musk’s brusque manner to Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism that Musk acknowledged having during a May 2021 television appearance hosting “Saturday Night Live.”

From Seattle Times

The inquest also heard Mr Rees had no prior knowledge of autism and Asperger's syndrome but did his own research when considering Davison's application.

From BBC