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SYNDROME ASPERGER [4 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%27s
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%27s
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%26rsquo%3BAsperger
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%26rsquo%3BAsperger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- autism spectrum disorder
1, record 3, English, autism%20spectrum%20disorder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ASD 2, record 3, English, ASD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential features of autism spectrum disorder are persistent impairment in reciprocal social communication and social interaction (criterion A), and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (criterion B). Theses symptoms are present from early childhood and limit or impair everyday functioning (criteria C and D). 3, record 3, English, - autism%20spectrum%20disorder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Autism spectrum disorder encompasses disorders previously referred to as early infantile autism, childhood autism, Kanner's autism, high-functioning autism, atypical autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger's disorder. 3, record 3, English, - autism%20spectrum%20disorder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trouble du spectre de l’autisme
1, record 3, French, trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bautisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TSA 2, record 3, French, TSA
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trouble du spectre autistique 3, record 3, French, trouble%20du%20spectre%20autistique
correct, masculine noun
- TSA 3, record 3, French, TSA
correct, masculine noun
- TSA 3, record 3, French, TSA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les caractéristiques essentielles du trouble du spectre de l’autisme sont des déficits persistants de la communication sociale réciproque et des interactions sociales (critère A) et le mode restreint et répétitif des comportements, des intérêts et des activités (critère B). Ces symptômes sont présents depuis la petite enfance et limitent ou retentissent sur le fonctionnement de la vie quotidienne (critères C et D). 4, record 3, French, - trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bautisme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le trouble du spectre de l'autisme comprend les troubles antérieurement qualifiés d’autisme infantile précoce, autisme de l'enfance, autisme de Kanner, autisme à haut niveau de fonctionnement, autisme atypique, trouble envahissant du développement non spécifié, trouble désintégratif de l'enfance et syndrome d’Asperger. 4, record 3, French, - trouble%20du%20spectre%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bautisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Personality Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pervasive developmental disorder
1, record 4, English, pervasive%20developmental%20disorder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PDD 2, record 4, English, PDD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PDD [pervasive developmental disorder] is a generic term referring to a group of disorders that are characterized by: impairments in social interaction, impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication, and a restrictive, stereotypic pattern of behaviours. There is considerable variability in symptoms among individuals with PDD and considerable variability in the severity of these symptoms. There are a variety of disorders that fall under this category (including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, etc.). 2, record 4, English, - pervasive%20developmental%20disorder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term extracted from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III-R). 3, record 4, English, - pervasive%20developmental%20disorder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trouble envahissant du développement
1, record 4, French, trouble%20envahissant%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- TED 2, record 4, French, TED
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le trouble envahissant du développement est un trouble neurodéveloppemental qui est caractérisé par une atteinte précoce du développement de l'interaction sociale et de la communication et par la présence de comportements répétitifs et d’intérêts restreints. On le dit «envahissant» parce qu'il touche plusieurs domaines du comportement. Il existe plusieurs formes de troubles envahissants du développement, représentés par les cinq sous-types suivants : autisme, syndrome d’Asperger, trouble envahissant du développement non spécifié(TEDNS), syndrome de Rett, syndrome désintégratif de l'enfance [...] 3, record 4, French, - trouble%20envahissant%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM-III-R). 4, record 4, French, - trouble%20envahissant%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Desarrollo de la personalidad
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- trastorno generalizado del desarrollo
1, record 4, Spanish, trastorno%20generalizado%20del%20desarrollo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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