It is believed that 20% of Asperger Syndrome patients ‘grow out’ of their disorder and and do not meet the diagnostic criteria as adults, whereas many other patients improve.^[1] Diagnosis of AS is often delayed and sometimes done in adulthood.^[2] Social impairment is lifelong.^[3] Early diagnosis and intervention in patients with AS may improve adaptation and adjustment of the child.^[2] Asperger Syndrome (AS) is associated with several conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (most common in pediatric patients)^[4], depression (most common in adolescent and adult patients)^[4][5] and anxiety disorders^[5].

• It is believed that 20% of Asperger Syndrome patients ‘grow out’ of their disorder and and do not meet the diagnostic criteria as adults, whereas many other patients improve.^[1]  
• Diagnosis of AS is often delayed and sometimes done in adulthood.^[2]
• Social impairment is lifelong.^[3]
• Most attend regular education classes with additional support services.^[3]
• Some need special education services because of their social and behavioral impairments.^[3]
• Early diagnosis and intervention in patients with AS may improve adaptation and adjustment of the child.^[2].
• Screening for associated disorders is an important prognostic factor.^[2]

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is associated with several conditions which include:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (most common in pediatric patients)^[4]
• Depression (most common in adolescent and adult patients)^[4][5]
• Bipolar disorder^[4][5]
• Tourette Syndrome^[4]
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)^[4][5]
• Tic disorder^[4]
• Anxiety disorders^[5]
• Schizophrenia^[6] 
• Nonverbal learning disability^[7]
• Difficulty in falling asleep, sleepiness after awakening and during daytime and poor sleep quality^[8]
• There have been case-reports of Asperger Syndrome (AS) associated with aminoaciduria,^[9] ligamentous laxity^[10] and recurrent hypersomnia^[11].