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How is Asperger's related to paranoia?

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Before I answer your question, I would like to say that the main characteristics that distinguish Asperger syndrome from autism are normal or near normal intelligence and language abilities. read more

Asperger is considered an ‘outdated’ term insofar that it has been blended into the “Autism Spectrum” disorder that we see being used in the current DSM 5. Most studies on paranoia and mental health center around schizophrenia, which is much different than autism spectrum. read more

No. These are completely different realms. Broadly, asperger's is a pervasive developmental syndrome -- not a psychosis at all. Paranoia can be one symptom in a wide variety of other disorders, including major psychoses, some mood disorders, delusional disorders, drug intoxication & withdrawal, and some personality disorders. read more

Asperger’s Syndrome and Paranoia In children with Asperger's, paranoia--or misreading the motives of others--is an aspect that can be disheartening to patients and to the parents of children with the syndrome. read more

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