Who is affected by Asperger's syndrome

As many as 3 out of every 10,000 people have Asperger's syndrome.1

Males are diagnosed with Asperger's at least 3 to 5 times as often as females.2, 3



Author: Carrie Henley
Sabra L. Katz-Wise
Last Updated: June 28, 2006
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Fred Volkmar, MD - Child Psychiatry

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