Aspergers: Defining the Syndrome

Thesis Statement: Despite the common misconception that Aspergers is a disability, Christopher Boon demonstrates that the syndrome provides him with distinct advantages.

Have you ever had a friend that acted different than everyone else and wondered why? Some people that act differently may suffer from a condition known as Asperger’s. Asperger's is a syndrome of Autism that presents many challenges, yet also has benefits as well. This condition often goes unrecognized in young children because it is on the lower level spectrum of Autism. Actually, I picked this topic because I have this condition myself. Asperger’s main symptoms include; limited social interaction, “robotic” or repetitive speech, lack of eye contact, and obsessions with unusual topics. Some advantages are intelligence, faster learning, and special services in school. Some disadvantages can include a deficit of communication, and depression.

The researchers at these centers have to agree on the diagnosis of each of the participants. However, since 2013, Asperger’s Syndrome is no longer considered a standalone diagnosis. ("Http://www.parents.com/health/autism/what-Happened-To-Aspergers/", 2014). Because Asperger’s Syndrome is now on the autism spectrum, it is now easier to agree on how to treat the person who has to live with the 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.

Asperger syndrome is one of many subtypes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Of the subtypes, this syndrome is one of the higher functioning conditions. Thus, these individuals have a hard time socializing, present restricted interests, repeat behaviors constantly, and do not understand non-verbal communication. Also, the individuals with this condition can present a delay in motor development, which can lead to clumsiness or uncoordinated movements (Autism Speaks, 2013). Furthermore, this condition can be very difficult for the person as well as others, such as family and friends.

ASD is rather an umbrella terminology, used to describe varying behaviours, which affect the way some groups of people process and act in response to their surrounding stimuli (FP; 2012). As a ‘spectrum’ of disorders, this includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome

For the ASD trait of Aspergers Syndrome, they tend to have a hard time socially interacting with others. They display inappropriate behaviors and have hard times reading gestures or facial expressions of other people. Sometimes their gestures and facial expressions do not communicate with what they are thinking and feeling. Along with this trait, “Aspies are more likely to have a hard time reading people, because of the sensory problem since their senses are most of the time heightened” (The National Center for Learning Disabilities). Aspies feel increase irritation from the sounds/ tones in people's voices, and the texture of foods or certain fabric on clothing can be very overwhelming for people with Aspergers Syndrome. According to Dr. Tim

So just what is Asperger’s Syndrome? How is it different than Autism? Autism is a spectrum disorder, this means it affects a variety of different people in many different ways. Each child on the autism spectrum has different abilities symptoms, and challenges. Specifically, Asperger’s syndrome is one of the three most common Pervasive Development

Aspergers syndrome is a term that refers to children and adults who have difficulties within the

When I was about to move out of elementary school and into middle school, one of my first steps in growing up happened. My parents sat me down and told me that I had Aspergers Syndrome. Throughout elementary school, I knew something was amiss; I was in a separate class with other kids that acted weird like me. I had a lot of meltdowns, especially when dealing with other kids. I was basically different from other kids. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me; maybe my parents had told me before, but during the transition to middle school was the first time that I learned what I was.

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

Asperger's Syndrome is to the array of a developmental disorder called Autism. Asperger's Problem is called AS for small. It's a slight case of autism, probably the mildest form of autism. Not, for example, math, music or science, children born with Asperger's usually have some natural gifts at the same time, like people with PDD- Williams Syndrome and NOS. The only thing that individuals with Asperger's Can't be talented is social ability. They have difficulty in reading expressions, understanding body languages. In a word, they do not know how to speak with others naturally. However, they mean people no injury that is the largest difference between people with Sociopaths and Asperger meet up.

Asperger’s syndrome is a disorder on the mild end of the Autism spectrum. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.) part C. defines autism as a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. Aspergers is the most common form of autism, and has no known cause. It is covered under the Autism Spectrum Disorder, or A.S.D., section of I.D.E.A.

The incidence of AS is thought to be 1 in 250. As many as 50% of people with AS may be undiagnosed. Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a neurological condition that someone is born with, and has for life. AS is generally considered a form of autism or closely related autism spectrum disorders including HFA (High-Functioning Autism) and NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) (AANE). People with AS usually have a hard time expressing emotion, maintaining a friendship, and understanding figurative language. Asperger’s Syndrome affects many aspects of a person’s social life.