Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”blog-scroll-point-1″ el_class=”arrow-point-3567″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”A Tale of Two Diagnoses: The Entwined History of Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Early autism history features a fascinating coincidence with Asperger\u2019s Syndrome. Kanner and Asperger, both Austrian doctors unaware of each other’s work, described similar groups of children in 1943 and 1944.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n While both used “autistic” to describe children with social difficulties and repetitive behaviors, Kanner initially included language problems as a core feature, although later he de-emphasized it. On the other hand, Asperger didn’t define diagnostic criteria but highlighted positive traits like strong focus and intellectual interests. Their contrasting views, along with later interpretations, fueled the idea of Asperger’s as a separate disorder from Kanner’s autism, particularly due to perceived differences in language and cognition. AS diagnosis gained popularity, entering the DSM-IV in 1994.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”info-border-gray-1-3564″][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Download<\/a> Download & share this infograph card in your network [Free Download]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”blog-scroll-point-2″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What were considered the symptoms of Asperger\u2019s Syndrome?”][vc_column_text single_style=”” el_class=”sub-point-list-7432″]<\/p>\n Though no longer a separate diagnosis, Asperger’s Syndrome (when it was a separate diagnosis from 1994 to 2013) had the following diagnostic criteria:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=”” el_class=”sub-point-list-7432″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=”” el_class=”sub-point-list-7432″]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”info-border-gray-1-3564″][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJpbmZvZ3JhcGgtY2FyZC1pbWFnZS1kLXMlMjIlM0UlM0NpbWclMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjczMCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMiUyMiUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGYXV0aXNtLmZyYXRub3cuY29tJTJGYmxvZyUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyNCUyRjA0JTJGdHJhaXRzLW9mLWFzcGVyZ2Vycy1zeW5kcm9tZS1pbmZvZ3JhcGhpYy13aXRob3V0LWxvZ28ud2VicCUyMiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyaW5mb2dyYXBoaWMtaW1hZ2UlMjIlMjB0aXRsZSUzRCUyMiUyMiUyMGFsdCUzRCUyMlRyYWl0cyUyMG9mJTIwQXNwZXJnZXIlMjdzJTIwU3luZHJvbWUlMjIlMjAlM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Download<\/a> Download & share this infograph card in your network [Free Download]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”arrow-point-3567″ el_id=”blog-scroll-point-3″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Asperger\u2019s Syndrome vs Autism: What are the main differences?”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Asperger\u2019s Syndrome and Autism are no longer considered different conditions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/a> is now the umbrella term for a range of conditions that include what was formerly called Asperger’s Syndrome. So, someone who might have been diagnosed with AS in the past would likely receive a diagnosis of ASD now.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n However, many people who received an Asperger’s diagnosis identify with that term. This can be due to a sense of community or because an autism diagnosis still carries stigma in some places.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n The only key difference between the former Asperger’s diagnosis and ASD is the level of social impact. People with Asperger’s traits may sometimes experience social challenges that are considered “milder” and easier to manage in certain situations. But it’s important to understand that the distinction between Asperger’s and ASD is not about “passing” as neurotypical since the core features of social difficulties, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors are present in both.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”arrow-point-3567″ el_id=”blog-scroll-point-4″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Asperger\u2019s Syndrome called now?”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n People who previously received an Asperger’s diagnosis would likely fall under Level 1 ASD in today’s diagnostic system.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”conclusion” el_class=”arrow-point-3567″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Conclusion”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n This blog explored the fascinating, and sometimes confusing, history of Asperger’s Syndrome. We saw how, despite describing similar traits, contrasting views on language and social impact led to a distinction between Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the evolution of our understanding has brought these terms together under the umbrella of ASD.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Remember<\/b><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”blog-banner-section” el_id=”blog-scroll-point-7″][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what Maxwell has to say about the FRAT\u00ae<\/sup><\/b> test.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving a child with ASD is challenging. Even more challenging is navigating what programs, treatments, therapies, and diets will help them improve; this was overwhelming for us at first. We are so thankful for our knowledgeable doctor and for the FRAT\u00ae<\/sup> test because our child has improved in so many facets \u2013 his speech, his socialization, his attention span \u2013 it has been remarkable. Thank you, again.\u201d<\/p>\n MAXWELL M.<\/b><\/p>\n The FRAT\u00ae<\/sup> test can be of help, just like it was for Maxwell. Order a Frat\u00ae<\/sup> Test Kit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”references” el_class=”ref-section-sq-number”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”References”][vc_column_text single_style=””]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Learn more about Asperger’s Syndrome history, symptoms, and differences from autism. 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Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as manifested by at least one of the following:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Clinicians were recommended to focus on these three “Bell-ringer traits” when considering an Asperger’s diagnosis:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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