little professor

Questions

What does little professor mean?

A child with Asperger's syndrome.

Where does little professor come from?

Coined by Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger year to refer to his Aspergic child patients. He likened them to professors because of their extreme knowledgeability on limited topics.

How to pronounce little professor

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “little professor”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “little professor”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “little professor” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.