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Asperger's syndrome

/ ˈæspɜːɡəz /

noun

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

Asperger's syndrome

/ 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of Asperger's syndrome1

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

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