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
Aside from routines and rituals, another essential symptom in Asperger’s is poor or nonexistent social skills. People with Asperger’s syndrome have difficulty during conversation and are awkward when starting conversation ("What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Even as adults, sometimes we tend to question whether or not there is something more to us. In years past, and often still is, the subject of autism was unknown, and often misunderstood. Many times autistic tendencies are just dismissed as either bad behaviors or defiance. Many times the individual also has an underlying condition such as attention deficit disorder. This article sheds some light on that subject.
Besides the poor communication skills and resulting in awkward social behavior of Asperger’s Syndrome, there are also the physical aspects. People with Asperger’s Syndrome have a heightened sensitivity to loud noises, lights, or even certain colors. For example, they may not be able to wear certain kinds of materials because the fabric will irritate the skin. Often, they have strong taste buds and are sensitive to different textures. Additionally, they may have a rigid walk or an odd posture. Likewise, motor coordination is usually lacking making simple tasks such as handwriting, opening a jar, or catching a ball a struggle. The lack of motor skills makes it difficult to play team
Problems with social skills include difficulty interacting with others, are often awkward in social situations, and have difficulty starting and maintaining a conversation. Individuals with Asperger’s syndrome may develop odd, repetitive movements, such as hand twitching or finger twisting. They might also develop unusual rituals, such as getting dressed in a specific order, and are resistant to change the ritual. Some communication difficulties people with Asperger's syndrome may exhibit are, not being able to make eye contact when speaking with someone, trouble using facial expressions and gestures, and understanding body language. They also have a tendency to misunderstand language in context and are very literal in their use of language. Individuals could express limited range of interests; they could develop an almost obsessive interest in a few areas, such as weather, topics in school, or sports. Many individuals with Asperger's syndrome are exceedingly gifted or skilled in a particular area, such as history or science. The coordination of individuals with Asperger's syndrome may seem clumsy or awkward.
Other previous research raises awareness about ASD and Asperger's Syndrome to eliminate the confusion about how these disorders are insignificant. In research about ASD and Asperger's syndrome, it introduces how we can cope with people who have these syndromes. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), their mission is "to pursue important knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce a load of neurological disease” ( "Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheet."). The NINDS is a part of the National Institute of Health (NIH); the leading supporter of biomedical research in the world. These two organizations along with some others support research on autism spectrum disorder.
ASD can cause impairment in multiple areas of development, such a psychological, cognitive, language, and even behavior. By the age of two months, a normal developing infant begins to vocalize by babbling and often engage in social mannerisms such as pointing or verbal communication. Social attention is sought by infants through pointing at an object, imitative communication, and greeting others (Crane & Winsler, 2008, p. 246). Infants developing ASD are deficient in their ability to socialize, and oftentimes that is an initial indicator of the onset of ASD. Infants who are later diagnosed fail to respond to typical environmental cues such as hearing their name called, nonverbal and verbal communication, and sociocommunicative factors (Crane & Winsler, 2008, p. 247).
The autism spectrum disorder is neurobehavioral deterioration that involves language developmental disorder combined with low social interaction skills and repetitive behaviors. The severity of the disorder varies from mild, moderate, and severe, and the diagnosis tends to be changeable according to several factors such as the severity and the kind of therapy that the child received during early years. There is an increased prevalence of the disorder among children within the last decade. “More recent estimates range from about 30 in 10,000 to one in 68.refrences to an autism epidemic appear to have originated in a 2002 California legislative report suggesting a 273% increase
There is an argument about the correct description of autism if it is a disease or just a way of living. People with autistic behaviors, like Justin, argue that because their odd behavior and thinking, people consider them ill or that they suffer from Asperger’s syndrome. This movement was a reaction to the evolved attempts to cure people with autism. The school’s program was different because, it does not aim to erase the odd behaviors of autistic students, but it rather tries to train those students to speak about their behaviors. So, people will be able to know about the positive sides of autism and such supernatural abilities they possess. This program support the idea that autism is not a disease, but it is a different way of thinking.
Individuals with AS can exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range form mild to severe. Persons with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. In addition, they often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest. Individuals with AS have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues, such as body language, and also have difficulty determining proper body space. People with AS may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sound
In the same fashion, in Aspergers – Different, Not Less: Occupational Strengths and Job Interest of Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, Lorenz and Heintz (2014) studied the role an autistic student’s self-determination and self-efficacy played during IEP transition planning. Lorenz and Heintz (as cited Martin, Marshall, & Sale, 2004) that found, while 70% of middle and high school students with ASD attended their annual ARD, the students spoke only 3% of the time (p. 256). Further, the researchers found, of the 320 randomly selected for their study, 62.5% did not attend their ARD meetings or were present but participated very little (p. 260). Lorenz and Heintz argued this should be of concern because other research conducted by Cameto, Levine,
In the film Extremely loud and incredibly close the main protagonist Oskar Schell has Asperger syndrome. (A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate). One of the only people in Oscars life who helps himself cope with the world around him, is Thomas Schell Oscars father. On the eleventh day in September 2001, he was killed by a terroir attack on the Two World Trade Center buildings where he happened to be in a meeting. This is where Oskar’s journey begins.
Christopher is a 14 year old boy living in Swindon with his father. He suffers from Asperger syndrome and goes to a special school. He’s fond of science, loves prime numbers and he intends in passing his Math A level exams, but an incident occurs and he decides to investigate on the neighbor dog’s murder. Due to his syndrome, he doesn’t know how to lie, neither understand jokes nor know how to make some and doesn’t recognize emotions. He’s very attentive and analyzes everything, helped by his incredible memory.
Not only do people with ASDs have problems communicating, they also have issues with social interactions. Children with ASDs tend to limit interactions and avoid eye contact. They are seen as disinterested and indifferent. While studies have shown that children with ASDs are attached to their parents, they cannot express this affection and attachment. They also cannot interpret social cues, such as frowning, smiling, or extending arms for a hug. To a person with an ASD, every expression means the same thing. They have difficulty seeing the world through another person's perspective, which significantly increases the disconnect between those with ASDs and those without (NIMH, pg 8-9).
Rosie has an Asperger’s syndrome, and based on a DSM 5 criteria, she has difficult time with socializing with other (Autism Speaks Canada, 2015). Also, she has a difficult time expressing her nonverbal and verbal body languages (Autism Speaks Canada, 2015). Rosie has a difficulty with making an eye contact when talking with someone (Autism Speaks Canada, 2015). Rosie struggles in mood swing from happy at the moment and becomes angry at another situation. She also has a well organizing skills and maintaining the exact pattern. Meaning that she do not like when her own belongings were rearranged by anyone. As far as, her social skills demonstrated by Rosie, I think she is fantastic. Even if people with Asperger’s syndrome experiences in difficulties with socializing and maintaining relationship, Rosie was self-driven and motivated individual who had positive attitude on everything she did at best. To describe Rosie’s brother (Lenny), he is 9 year old who has classic autism. Lenny has demonstrated, poor communication skills with others and he has showed repetitive behavior.
In seventh grade my mom started to think that I have Aspergers. I would continually tell her that I don’t and that I was just different from everyone else, until one day she told me that she signed me up for an appointment to get tested. After the test the doctor told my mom and I that it would take about a week or so for the results to get to us. The week passed and my mom got my results she sat me down and told me, “Matt I got the results back, and you have Aspergers but you are barely on the spectrum.” A wave of emotions crashed over me: passionate outrage and anguish. The next day when I went to school, I was not sure about how to handle the news, do I hide and not talk to anyone about it or do I talk to someone about it and see what they