Asperger's syndromewasnamedfor the Austriandoctor, HansAsperger, whofirstdescribed the problems 1944, but it was not recognized as a unique disorderuntilmuchlater.
Asperger's syndrome is a kind of autism, a brain disorder found in children.
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Instead of using the current terms of autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), people will be given an umbrella diagnosis of "autism spectrum disorder".
Bazelon erroneously cites Tyler's prior health history and its significance to the case: he was never diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, and Asperger Syndrome is not a recognized risk factor for suicide.