Zespół Aspergera − diagnoza, która prawdopodobnie zniknie z klasyfikacji chorób
Asperger syndrome – a diagnosis which will probably disappear from the classification of diseases

Summary/Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a name designed by the DSM-5, to describe highly functional autism, Asperger syndrome and PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorders). ASD occurs in about 0.9% of school-age children, the percentage is probably higher, more common in boys. A child with this syndrome is usually very quiet, there are no problems of education up to the age of about 10. During their teens, they start to have problems in social functioning. Poor ability to express emotions, verbalize feelings, anxiety, isolation lead to secondary disturbances, usually noticeable when it is too late. If the disorder is not diagnosed, it will lead to the development of depression, behaviour disorders, refusal to go to school, personality disorders and, in extreme cases, suicide attempts. ASD may occur simultaneously with other disorders like ADHD, dyslexia, tics, etc. ASD may occur even in one out of ten children in some genetic syndromes.

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