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Asperger syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by marked deficits in social interaction and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. This syndrome emerges in early childhood and persists throughout the individual’s life. It was first described by Hans Asperger in 1944 and later classified within the group of pervasive developmental disorders. Previously recognized as a distinct diagnosis in DSM-IV, Asperger syndrome is now evaluated within the broader category of autism spe