Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

Social challenges and unusual behaviors or interests categorize all three conditions. These problems range from mild to severe, as no two people on the autism spectrum are alike. However, Asperger’s ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Asperger’s share similarities that can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis and general misunderstanding. Asperger’s, or Asperger’s syndrome, is an old diagnostic ...

Asperger’s Syndrome has been a part of IT for as long as there’s been IT. So why aren’t we doing better by the Aspies among us? Editor’s note: This story, and the underlying topic, was the focus of a ...

Julie Shafer and her son Caleb Shafer Courder, 10, they talk about Caleb's Asperger's diagnosis at their home in Quaker Hill, Connecticut on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver ...