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Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. It is often associated with marked clumsiness.
How do members experience Asperger's syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Asperger's syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Asperger's syndrome*
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Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. It is often associated with marked clumsiness.
Common symptoms reported by people with Asperger's syndrome
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for Asperger's syndrome
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Compare treatments taken by people with Asperger's syndrome
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have Asperger's syndrome through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with Asperger's syndrome? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has Asperger's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
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