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ASPERGER SYNDROME [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Asperger syndrome
1, record 1, English, Asperger%20syndrome
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AS 2, record 1, English, AS
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Asperger’s 3, record 1, English, Asperger%26rsquo%3Bs
correct, see observation, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AS is characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, few facial expressions, and other peculiar mannerisms. Often, kids with AS have trouble reading the body language of others. They might engage in obsessive routines and show an unusual sensitivity to sensory stimuli—for example, they may be bothered by a light that no one else notices; they may cover their ears to block out sounds in the environment; or they might prefer to wear clothing made only of a certain material. 2, record 1, English, - Asperger%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asperger syndrome; AS; Asperger's :Asperger syndrome, or Asperger's, is a previously used diagnosis on the autism spectrum. In 2013, it became part of one umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder(ASD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5(DSM-5). 3, record 1, English, - Asperger%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'Asperger
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27Asperger
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SA 2, record 1, French, SA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Asperger 3, record 1, French, Asperger
correct, see observation, masculine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome d'Asperger se manifeste [...] par des difficultés à communiquer, à établir des rapports sociaux, à supporter le bruit ou un environnement très stimulant. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27Asperger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
syndrome d'Asperger; SA; Asperger : [...] l'appellation syndrome d'Asperger n'est plus utilisée depuis la publication du DSM-5 [Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux, 5e édition] en 2013 puisque ce dernier est inclus dans le trouble du spectre de l'autisme (TSA) et que ses particularités sont précisées au moyen de spécificateurs. 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27Asperger
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- person with Asperger syndrome
1, record 2, English, person%20with%20Asperger%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- person with Asperger’s 2, record 2, English, person%20with%20Asperger%26rsquo%3Bs
correct
- Aspie 3, record 2, English, Aspie
correct, noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some people with Asperger syndrome say the world feels overwhelming and this can cause them considerable anxiety. In particular, understanding and relating to other people, and taking part in everyday family, school, work and social life, can be harder. 1, record 2, English, - person%20with%20Asperger%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- personne présentant un syndrome d'Asperger
1, record 2, French, personne%20pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20syndrome%20d%27Asperger
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- personne Asperger 2, record 2, French, personne%20Asperger
correct, feminine noun
- Asperger 3, record 2, French, Asperger
correct, masculine and feminine noun, familiar
- aspie 3, record 2, French, aspie
correct, masculine and feminine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les enfants ainsi que les adultes présentant un syndrome d'Asperger présentent de graves lacunes au niveau des compétences sociales ainsi que de la communication et ont souvent des comportements, des activités et des intérêts particuliers, répétitifs et stéréotypés. 1, record 2, French, - personne%20pr%C3%A9sentant%20un%20syndrome%20d%27Asperger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
- Personality Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Asperger’s Society of Ontario
1, record 3, English, Asperger%26rsquo%3Bs%20Society%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ASO 2, record 3, English, ASO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Asperger's Society of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2000 by parents of children with Asperger syndrome and concerned professionals. The ASO is the only agency in Ontario that is solely devoted to serving those with Asperger syndrome, their families and other interested individuals. 3, record 3, English, - Asperger%26rsquo%3Bs%20Society%20of%20Ontario
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The] mission is to provide educational information and support to individuals with Asperger syndrome, their families, educators, medical and mental health professionals, employers, government agencies and the community, to enable individuals with Asperger syndrome to realize their potential as fully contributing members of their community. 4, record 3, English, - Asperger%26rsquo%3Bs%20Society%20of%20Ontario
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Troubles mentaux
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Asperger's Society of Ontario
1, record 3, French, Asperger%27s%20Society%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ASO 2, record 3, French, ASO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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