Validity and Neuropsychological Characterization of Asperger Syndrome: Convergence with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Syndrome

Abstract

Abstract The authors investigated the validity of Asperger Syndrome (AS) by comparing the neuropsychological profiles in this condition and Higher‐Functioning Autism (HFA). Diagnostic assignment followed a stringent procedure based on ICD‐10 research criteria for the two disorders. The groups had comparable age and Full Scale IQ distributions. The groups differed significantly in 11 neuropsychological areas. The profile obtained for individuals with AS coincided closely with a cluster of neuropsychological assets and deficits captured by the term nonverbal learning disabilities, suggesting an empirical distinction from HFA.

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PsychologyNeuropsychologyAutismAsperger syndromeNonverbal communicationLearning disabilityPsychometricsIntelligence quotientDevelopmental psychologyClinical psychologyCognitionPsychiatry

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Yale University US

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Year: 1995
Type: article
Volume: 36
Issue: 7
Pages: 1127-1140
Citations: 463
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                                    Ami Klin, 
                                
                                    Fred R. Volkmar, 
                                
                                    Sara S. Sparrow
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1995). 
                            Validity and Neuropsychological Characterization of Asperger Syndrome: Convergence with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Syndrome. 
                            Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
                            , 36
                            (7)
                            , 1127-1140.
                            https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.1995.tb01361.x
                        

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.1995.tb01361.x