href=”http://http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism”> What is Autism » Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institute of Health, defines Asperger Syndrome as: A developmental disorder that is characterized by: •repetitive routines or rituals, •peculiarities in speech and language, such as speaking in an overly formal manner or in…