Asperger â Syndrome And ESSENCE

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Asperger syndrome or Asperger´s disorder – same “name” fordifferent conditions?Gillberg & Gillberg (1989) and Gillberg (1991)– Based on Asperger´s descriptions– 6 domains affected– 20 symptoms listed (as in ASDI (Gillberg 2001) brief interview)– 9 required for diagnosis– Speech-language-communication problems required– Motor clumsiness required (at least in typical cases)– Severe disorder in all casesDSM-IV-TR and ICD-10– Not at al in accordance with Asperger´s descriptions– 2 domains affected– 8 symptoms listed– 3 required for diagnosis– No speech-language-communication problems required– Normal development in first three years of life– Mild/very mild disorder in most caseswww.gnc.gu.se
Asperger syndrome or autism spectrum disorder?DSM-V wants to make no distinction between autism andAsperger syndrome at the clinical diagnostic levelDSM-V may not even mention Asperger syndrome?Hundreds of thousands of people (millions?) already have theclinical diagnosis of Asperger syndromewww.gnc.gu.se
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Page 17 and 18: ESSENCE and gender• More boys tha
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