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jc6chan
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07 May 2010, 10:08 am

Does ASD stand for both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Aspergers Syndrome Disorder?
Or is the second one only a coincidence?



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07 May 2010, 10:19 am

Autistic Spectrum Disorder.


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07 May 2010, 10:19 am

I think that ASD refers to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Asperger's is sometimes called Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and other times Asperger's Disorder. I prefer the first, since I think the second makes it sound like a disease.

I think "Syndrome Disorder" would be a bit redundant.



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