A syndrome characterized by average to above-average cognitive skills, intense focus on narrow interests, and one-sided social interactions is ____.

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The description matches the symptoms of Asperger's disorder, which is now considered to be part of the autism spectrum disorder. People with Asperger's have normal to high intelligence, but they struggle with social communication and tend to fixate on specific interests.

A Syndrome Characterized by Average to Above-Average Cognitive Skills, Intense