Research Paper On Asperger's Disorder

Approximately 947,570 Americans have Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), however, it is not an easy disorder to explain (Bashe 19). With multiple conditions and characteristics in each case, AS is not an easy disorder to diagnose. Asperger’s Syndrome was named after Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician, who first described the disorder in 1944 after studying a group of children with similar, unusual characteristics. However, AS was not made an official disease until 1994. Consequently, Asperger disease is just now becoming published and popular so there is still research and questions being answered. Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, is noted by above-average

Asperger’s syndrome, which is also referred to as Asperger's disorder, is a type of Persuasive Developmental Disorder. Persuasive Developmental Disorder or PDD are a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of basic skills, the most recognizable of these skills is the ability to communicate and socialize with others as well as use their own imagination. Although Asperger's syndrome is similar in some ways to autism, there are important differences between the two. Children with Asperger's syndrome typically function higher than those children with autism. In addition to them being higher functioning; children with Asperger's syndrome generally have normal intelligence and slightly less than normal language development.

The prognosis for the individual with ASD is dependent on the severity of the disorder. In Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of ASD, the symptoms of shyness and impaired social interaction are present. However, in more

1. This book allows one to look into the mind of an eleven year old girl suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome. It gives you examples concerning how she thinks and acts based on her surroundings and emotions.

Chapter 1 focuses on autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Described in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner, autism (also known as autistic disorder, childhood autism, or infantile disorder) is one of the PDDs along with Rett's disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) referred to as Heller's syndrome, Asperger disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Rett's is a rare genetic abnormality affecting brain development in girls. There are treatments available, but there is no known cure. Asperger disorder affects an individual's ability to socialize and communicate effectively. Individuals with Asperger disorder may be socially awkward and have a compulsive

Does the reader know anyone who has Asperger’s syndrome? Christopher in fact has Asperger’s syndrome in the short story the curious dog in the night-time. Christopher has had struggles with Asperger's Syndrome his whole life. It has made him very different from others as he is into certain things we might not be into and he understands things in a new way. He is into being a detective, creating maps in his head, and doing a lot of math.

Asperger’s syndrome is becoming more and more common as time goes by. Each year, more children are being diagnosed. This paper focuses on Asperger’s Syndrome and developing social skills in various social settings. By looking at the etiology, diagnostic procedures, how the condition effects development, daily challenges, current social/cultural views, and relevant social interventions, a better understanding on how to develop social skills for children with Asperger’s Syndrome can ensue. The world revolves around social situations. This is how people are hired for jobs, ask for things, make new friends, meet their future spouse, etc. At the moment, social skills training and social support is minimal compared to where it potentially

To define what gifted is sometimes is difficult. Children who achieve show high-performance potential in the areas of intellectual, creative, artistic and leadership and academics. Gifted students may show one or two of these traits, and even if student’s show these features, it does not mean that they are gifted. Terry Friedrichs is one of the leaders in gifted education. One of his interests is gifted students with Asperger Syndrome.

Amazingly, one percent of new births will have some type of autism (Autism Society of America, 2010). Asperger’s disorder is one type of Autism, and is at the high end of these disorders. This “disorder, which is also called Asperger's syndrome (AS) or autistic psychopathy, belongs to a group of childhood disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) or autistic spectrum disorders”(Exkorn, 2006). A characteristic of this disorder is harsh and strict disruption of a certain type of brain development. The most affected areas of Asperger's disorder is difficulty in social understanding and in behavior or activities that are limited or recurring (Frey, 2003). Students with Asperser’s have different levels of seriousness,

Although there is no cure for Asperger's syndrome, masking the symptoms and overcoming the challenges is possible by learning proper social skills, staying within a comfort area, and having a good support structure. A person with Asperger's syndrome faces many daily challenges, such as carrying on a conversation or looking someone in the eyes while speaking. Jacob, the main character in House Rules, by Jodi Picoult, learns to live with these challenges and function as normally as he can. "Asperger's syndrome, also called Asperger's disorder, is a type of pervasive development disorder (PDD). PDDs are a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize with others, to

Asperger’s were first recognized by Hans Asperger 1944 and Leo Kanner in 1943 as a developmental disorder; however, it was reintroduced again in 1981 “since Wing’s (1981) introduced to Hans Asperger’s seminal work of 1944, and since inclusion of the disorder as a diagnostic category in Diagnostic and statistical Mantel disorders-Fourth Edition “(Myles 2007). Asperger’s syndrom diagnosis rely on the following criteria: 1- “Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior” (Khouzam et al. 2004) such as being fully attracted to one pattern of activates, and having difficulties of changing these rigid models of behavior and interests. 2- Imperfections in social interactions such as difficulties in making friends and low understanding of non-verbal communications.3- Appearance of any other important developmental delays, such as occupational defects. The Asperger’s syndrome differentiate develop appropriate language “Cognitive development and age appropriate self-help skills and adaptive behavior are not clinically significantly delayed” (Khozam et al.2004). In Addition,

Asperger’s syndrome (which may be referred to as Asperger syndrome, Asperger’s disorder, or simply AS) had its firsts definition in 1944 by Hans Asperger, a Viennese child psychologist. He found in four boys a certain set of behaviorisms he described as "autistic psychopathy”. These behaviorisms included "a lack of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversation, intense absorption in a special interest, and clumsy movements." The kids were called “little professors” by Asperger because of the way they can have such detailed conversations about something they enjoy and how they have such extensive knowledge about the subject. People think that the publication of Asperger’s

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV of the American Psychiatric Association (citied in Klin & Volkmar, 1995) the definition of Asperger Syndrome there is a qualitative impairment in social interaction. There should be at least two of the following impairments in social interaction: a marked impairment in multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye contact, facial expressions, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction. A failure to develop peer relationships. A failure to spontaneously seek and share enjoyment, interest or achievement with others. Also a lack of social or emotional reciprocity, to exchange with others. Another area affected is behavior they may have restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as Manifested by at least one of the following: (1) encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus, (2) unable to change or stick to nonfunctional routines or rituals. (3) repetitive motor mannerisms and (4) persistent preoccupation with parts of objects. Also Asperger's has no clinically significant delay in language, cognitive development, or in adaptive behavior.

However, there is a possibility that genetics can play a role in the cause of the

What is Asperger 's syndrome (AS)? AS is a social disorder linked to autism which is often misdiagnosed as attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because of their similar symptoms. The name comes from Hans Asperger, an Austrian that examined autistic children and used the term "autism" to identify them (Grinker 56). According to Bibbi Hagberg et. Al. , Approximately, 30–50 % of individuals with AS have symptoms (inattention and overactivity in particular) consistent with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Research indicates individuals with AS may experience challenges with social interaction, coordination capabilities, and the ability to understand