The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Asperger syndrome includes:
See also the symptoms of Asperger syndrome and Asperger syndrome: Introduction.
There is also an increased risk for development of psychosis (a mental disorder) and/or mood problems such as depression and anxiety in the later years. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Asperger Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
For a more detailed analysis of Asperger syndrome as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Asperger syndrome.
Complications of Asperger syndrome are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Asperger syndrome. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Asperger syndrome and complications of Asperger syndrome is unclear or arbitrary.
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