The discontinued DSM-IV diagnosis of ______ was given to individuals with autism spectrum disorder who scored well on intelligence tests and who displayed relatively high social functioning.

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Asperger's syndrome was a diagnosis in the DSM-IV given to individuals with autism spectrum disorder who scored well on intelligence tests and who displayed relatively high social functioning. However, Asperger's syndrome is no longer a separate diagnosis in the DSM-5 and is instead included under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder.

The Discontinued DSM-IV Diagnosis of ______ Was Given to Individuals