Wing Lorna
National Autistic Society Centre for Social and Communication Disorders, Elliot House, 113 Masons Hill, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9HT, UK.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2005 Apr;35(2):197-203. doi: 10.1007/s10803-004-1998-2.
Publishing my paper on Asperger's syndrome in 1981, and suggesting that it is part of the autistic spectrum, has had various consequences. These include the growth of interest in the syndrome among the general public as well as professionals. Controversy over definitions of subgroups and prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders has increased. Adult psychiatrists are becoming aware that high functioning autistic disorders can underlie psychiatric conditions. Naming the condition has helped many with the syndrome to greater understanding of their skills and disabilities. It has highlighted the special contribution people with Asperger syndrome have made to the world. There has been a growth of specialist services but many more are needed. Describing and naming the syndrome has had mainly positive effects.
1981年我发表了关于阿斯伯格综合征的论文，并提出它是自闭症谱系的一部分，这带来了各种各样的后果。这些后果包括普通公众以及专业人士对该综合征的兴趣增加。关于自闭症谱系障碍亚组定义和患病率的争议也有所增加。成人精神科医生开始意识到高功能自闭症障碍可能是精神疾病的潜在病因。为这种病症命名有助于许多患有该综合征的人更好地理解自己的技能和缺陷。它突出了阿斯伯格综合征患者对世界做出的特殊贡献。专门服务有所增加，但仍需要更多服务。对该综合征的描述和命名主要产生了积极影响。
