| Asperger syndrome: can the disorder be diagnosed in the adult age? | |
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PMID: 21560081 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: Asperger Syndrome (AS) is characterized by a qualitative disorder of social interaction, a pattern of restrictive, repetitive and stereotyped behavior, interests and activities, with normal intellectual capacity and normal language skills in the areas of grammar and vocabulary. Since its inclusion in international taxonomies, there has been much controversy regarding its nosological validity. CLINICAL CASE: A patient with a diagnosis of AS in adulthood is described. Results from the psychopathological, personality and cognitive functioning assessment are included. CONCLUSIONS: Asperger Syndrome can also be diagnosed in adulthood and should be suspected whenever retrospective information and clinical assessment point to this diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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Anna Sintes; Belén Arranz; Nicolás Ramírez; Isabel Rueda; Luis San |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2011-05-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Actas españolas de psiquiatría Volume: 39 ISSN: 1578-2735 ISO Abbreviation: Actas Esp Psiquiatr Publication Date: 2011 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-11 Completed Date: 2011-08-03 Revised Date: 2011-11-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100886502 Medline TA: Actas Esp Psiquiatr Country: Spain |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 196-200 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Psychiatry and Psychology Service CIBERSAM, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Age Factors Asperger Syndrome / diagnosis* Humans Male Young Adult |
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