Disorder of AS by Carol E. Watkins, M.D.

Asperger’s Disorder is not widely recognized by the public or by health care providers. What does it mean to have Asperger’s Disorder? Do they have severe AD/HD, mild autism, learning disabilities, or are they just “nerds?”

For years, psychiatrists have debated how to classify and subdivide the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Pervasive Developmental Disorder is a category that contains several specific diagnoses. Individuals with PDD have problems with the social interaction and often show delays in several other areas. These other areas may include language, coordination, imaginative activities, and intellectual functioning. The degree of severity can vary tremendously in the various forms of PDD. Autism is one of the more severe forms of PDD. An individual with Autism has marked difficulty relating to other human beings. He or she frequently has delayed or absent speech and may be mentally retarded. Asperger’s Disorder is on the milder end of PDD. Individuals with Asperger’s generally have normal intelligence and normal early language acquisition. However, they show difficulties with social interactions and non-verbal communications. They may also show perseverative or repetitive behaviors.

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