Asperger’s syndrome is no longer a stand-alone diagnosis. It’s now part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In other words, people with signs and symptoms of Asperger’s receive an ASD diagnosis.

There’s a common misconception that Asperger’s and empathy don’t mix, but just because people on the autism spectrum may experience empathy differently doesn’t mean they lack it. Asperger’s syndrome ...

Adults with Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulties with communication and social interaction. They may also find it hard to regulate their emotions or understand the emotions of others. In 2013, ...

What we now call autism has surely been a part of the human condition for as long as human beings have existed. But the way different cultures understand, talk about and treat people who exhibit the ...