Does Aspergers Syndrome (AS) affect a person’s intelligence and/or cognitive functioning?
The DSM-IV criterion for Asperger Syndrome excludes those with a cognitive delay from the diagnosis. Although no cognitive delay will be present, individuals with AS can demonstrate significant differences among skills and intellectual strengths, which can be quite confusing. However, it is not uncommon for someone with AS to have superior abilities in some areas and significant deficits in others.
