Is it Asperger’s or Autism?

In this episode, let’s talk about what Asperger’s syndrome is, the differences between Asperger’s and autism and the support available for individuals. References: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.) [DSM-5]. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing. de Giambattista, C., Ventura, P., Trerotoli, P. (2019). Subtyping the Autism Spectrum Disorder: Comparison of Children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. J Autism Dev Disord, 49, 138–150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3689-4 Faridi, F., & Khosrowabadi, R. (2017). Behavioural, Cognitive and Neural Markers of Asperger Syndrome. Basic and clinical neuroscience, 8(5), 349–359. https://doi.org/10.18869/nirp.bcn.8.5.349 Gillberg, C. (1998). Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism. British Journal of Psychiatry, 172(3), 200-209. doi:10.1192/bjp.172.3.200 Lotspeich, L. J., Kwon H., & Schumann C. M. (2004). Investigation of Neuroanatomical Differences Between Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 61(3), 291–298. doi:10.1001/archpsyc.61.3.291 Yu, K. K., Cheung, C., Chua, S. E., & McAlonan, G. M. (2011). Can Asperger syndrome be distinguished from autism? An anatomic likelihood meta-analysis of MRI studies. Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience: JPN, 36(6), 412–421. https://doi.org/10.1503/jpn.100138 Links: https://asperger.asn.au/ https://aspergersvic.org.au/ For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.