{"id":24837,"date":"2024-02-04T18:27:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corswiss.ch\/?p=24837"},"modified":"2024-02-04T18:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T18:29:18","slug":"bolezn-aspergera-u-detey-diagnostik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corswiss.ch\/en\/bolezn-aspergera-u-detey-diagnostik\/","title":{"rendered":"Asperger's Syndrome in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive interests and behaviors. AS is typically diagnosed in early childhood but can be diagnosed later if symptoms were not previously noticed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diagnosis and treatment of AS in children in Switzerland follows international standards. Several specialists can help children with AS, including psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, and special education teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Classification of Asperger's Syndrome<\/b><\/h2>\n

The International Classification of Diseases classifies Asperger's syndrome as an autistic disorder.\nThe disorder belongs to this phenotype based on features similar to high-functioning autism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Etiology of Asperger's Syndrome<\/b><\/h2>\n

The exact cause of Asperger's syndrome is unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n

Probable factors include biological and genetic abnormalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scientific evidence shows that children diagnosed with ASD have different brain structures than other children.\nApproximately one-fifth of cases occur due to genetic mutation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Risk factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n