Asperger's now falls under the umbrella term autism spectrum disorder. Read about the signs and symptoms of Asperger's in adults, diagnosis, and complications.

The relative length of fingers is fixed by 14 weeks' gestation, and reflects hormonal influences. In men, the ring finger (4D) tends to be longer than the index finger (2D), but this ratio tends ...

A 2014 study headed by the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, which was the largest of its kind to date and also included subjects identified with Asperger's traits, found two ...

Asperger's symptoms in adults include symptoms of other autism spectrum disorders, such as limited eye contact, difficulty functioning in social situations, having a hard time reading and ...

Typically, kids and adults with Asperger’s have normal to above-average intelligence. While some excel academically, others might struggle. Some common cognitive traits in people with Asperger ...

Asperger’s and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have some symptom overlap, but they’re unique conditions. It’s possible to have both autism and a personality disorder. Narcissism is a ...

Adults with Asperger's syndrome are 9 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts compared with those in the general population, a new study shows. "Our findings confirm anecdotal reports ...

Among adults with Asperger Syndrome, ... but without a history of depression. A second risk factor for suicide plans or attempts was a higher level of autistic traits.