Asperger's syndrome, also sometimes also called Asperger's disorder. It is a type of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which are conditions that involve delays in the development of several basic skills, such as communicating, socializing and imagry.
Benefits? Children with Asperger's syndrome typically function better than do those with autism. Another great benefit is children who have Asperger's syndrome usually have normal intelligence and also near-normal language development. The one downfall is they may develop problems communicating as they get older with age. Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome? Symptoms of Asperger's syndrome are different and can vary from mild to severe. Common symptoms of Asperger's include: Problems with social skills: Child will have difficulty interacting with other children and adults and are awkward when they are in social situations. Child generally does not make friends easily and they have a hard time initiating and maintaining conversations with someone else. Eccentric or repetitive behaviors: The child will develop odd, repetitive movements, such as hand wringing or finger twisting. Unusual rituals: The child may develop rituals that they refuse to change. For example, putting their clothes on in a certain way. Communication difficulties: The child might not make eye contact when speaking with someone else. They may not make the same gestures and facial expressions a normal person would and they might not understand our body language. They also have problems understanding language in context and are and they are detailed in how they speak. Coordination problems: The movements may seem clumsy and or awkward. Skilled or talented: Most children are exceptionally talented and skilled with Asperger's. Usually in a particular area, such as music or math. What Causes Asperger's Syndrome? Despite the rumors that are said to cause Autism, there is no known way to contract Asperger's syndrome. However, one anomaly is that most children who have Asperger's syndrome, one of their parent's family members usually have it, therefore, leaving a suspicion of inheritance. |
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