What are the differences between Asperger's Disorder and
'High Functioning' (i.e. IQ > 70) Autism?
It is believed that in Asperger's Disorder
- onset is usually later
- outcome is usually more positive
- social and communication deficits are less severe
- circumscribed interests are more prominent
- verbal IQ is usually higher than performance IQ (in autism,
the case is usually the reverse)
- clumsiness is more frequently seen
- family history is more frequently positive
- neurological disorders are less common
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