Psychol. a developmental disorder characterized by social and emotional deficiencies, but accompanied by normal or above-average verbal skills and cognitive ability
Origin:
after H. Asperger (1906-80), Austrian pediatrician
See Asperger's syndrome in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A pervasive developmental disorder, usually of childhood, characterized by impairments in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns.
Origin:
Origin: After Hans Asperger (1906-1980), Austrian pediatrician