What is the pathophysiology of aspergers syndrome?

Complex: Asperger syndrome, is thought to represent alterations in brain development resulting from interactions between multiple genes and the environment. Problems in the connections between the amygdala and associated structures of the brain may play a role in the pathogenesis. People with Aspergers have difficulty with memory, facial recognition.

Aspergers: Both the etiology and the precise biological basis of autism spectrum disorders, including Asperger syndrome, remain unknown. There is evidence suggesting that genetic factors are highly involved in the pathogenesis of autism and Asperger syndrome. Multiple interacting genes and environmental factors are likely involved in the etiology of Asperger syndrome.