What is Asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. It is often associated with marked clumsiness.
How do members experience Asperger's syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Asperger's syndrome*
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Social withdrawal
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Feeling troubled
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Nothing reported yet
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Sensory overwhelm
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Nothing reported yet
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Sensory sensitivity
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Asperger's syndrome*
Who has Asperger's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 9 | |
| 20s | 113 | |
| 30s | 172 | |
| 40s | 148 | |
| 50s | 142 | |
| 60s | 85 | |
| 70+ | 37 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 274 | |
| Female | 426 |