Asperger syndrome is a syndrome when a person has a range of neurological differences causing them to behave differently than most people. Aspergers is a form of autism. When dealing with a person who as Asperger's they choose to say they have aspergers and not asperger's syndrome. Each person who has Aspergers is different, they all are very unique cases. Some medical professionals do not know the exact cause of Asperger Syndrome but they have a strong feeling it involves genetics, and research
What is Asperger Syndrome you ask? It is a rare type of autism that affects about two out of 10,000 children. The definition of autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. It is sometimes difficult to identify an individual having Asperger syndrome as it hardly shows any physiological effects, but the social impairment and difficulty these individuals
This disorder or syndrome is somewhat similar to the one before. Asperger Syndrome is a relatively new condition to be added to the range of autism disorders (Searle). In both cases, individuals with Autism and Asperger find it hard to communicate with others. People with Asperger Syndrome are not only introvert, but also reserved .Unlike people with ADHD; most of them do not necessarily need to be alone what happens is that when they are not alone is that same social interaction which brings difficulties
mostly those of the male population, have a condition called Asperger Syndrome (AS) (Fessenden). Elijah Fessenden said, “It affects social interaction in daily life, but overall, it isn’t that noticeable.” Asperger syndrome affects the children’s or adult’s everyday life in many ways, including how they perform in school, how they speak, think, and move in social situations, and their relationships with other people. Asperger syndrome is “one of several previously separate subtypes of autism that
Asperger’s Syndrome In today’s society, Asperger’s Syndrome is being talked about, and seen, more than ever, from television shows, such as Parenthood, to magazine articles, and of course in the inclusive classroom. Throughout this paper we will be looking at where Asperger’s Syndrome originated, some of the characteristics and causes, as well as ways in which teachers and parents can better deal with a child that has Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is found under Autistic Spectrum
About Asperger Syndrome The disorder is named after Hans Asperger, a Viennese pediatrician who, in 1944, first described a set of behavior patterns apparent in some of his patients, mostly males. Asperger noticed that although these boys had normal intelligence and language development, they had severely impaired social skills, were unable to communicate effectively with others, and had poor coordination. According to the Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States, the onset of AS may be later
unfamiliar with disorders associated with autism. Some people do not even know what autism actually is. Asperger’s Syndrome is one perplexing disorder, of countless, that needs to be acknowledged. Although it is one of the more well-known disorders, an understanding of Asperger’s is far from common knowledge. There is an abundance of misconceptions and people unaware of what Asperger Syndrome actually is. Being uncertain about the characteristics of a person with Asperger’s allows people to go through
Asperger’s Syndrome in Children Submitted in fulfillment of the extra credit requirement For PSYC 4176: Advanced Child Psychology Louisiana State University By Emily France April 2, 2015 Abstract Asperger’s Syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder that often presents itself in children during the elementary years. It is characterized by deficits in social interactions, normal developing language, fixation with specific objects, and average or above average intellectual functioning
Asperger Syndrome: Implications and Interventions Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a condition characterized by developmental delays most notable in social contexts. AS is most commonly identified by obsessive and repetitive behaviors and unawareness of nonverbal communication. Both Asperger syndrome and autism are forms of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). It is important to note the distinctions between the two PDD’s. We do not see impairment of adaptive skills, cognitive development, or language
Asperger’s Syndrome Today there are many different types of disabilities and syndromes. When you have a child to be diagnosed with a disability or a syndrome life can suddenly become overwhelming. This is especially true if they have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Parents sometimes feel guilty because their child has a disability or syndrome. Parents may feel that they are responsible for their child’s disability or syndrome. Parents may feel guilty about their child being diagnosed with