Asperger's syndrome is an autistic-like disorder, probably neuropsychiatric in character, which fits with DSM-III criteria for Atypical Pervasive Development Disorder. Because the abnormality is less pervasive than Autistic Disorder, it may be misdiagnosed as Personality Disorder in the adolescent, and the author presents an illustrative case in this respect. The condition is sometimes associated with Tourette's Syndrome, though not in this particular patient. Treatment remains speculative.
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