What do you know about Asperger's Syndrome?

Question

What do you know about Asperger's Syndrome?

Answer 1

Nope.  

Answer 2

They were referred to as "little professors" at one point...

Answer 3

Asperger's Syndrome is named for the physician who first described it, Hans Asperger of Germany. It was identified in 1943 as a milder form of Autism, and it is still classified in the Autism Spectrum. People who have this developmental disability are often socially inept and backward, have trouble communicating, and have difficulty making and keeping friends. It's also common for those with AS to want to adhere to rigid routines, and to be very resistant to change. Sometimes, a person with AS will exhibit stereotypical behaviors, such as body rocking, or making inappropriate sounds and gestures over and over. Savant behavior ( what someone else here called being a "little professor" is also seen with AS, but it's more commonly seen in Autism.

AS has no cure, and the cause of the disorder is not well understood. It's likely that there is a genetic component to the disorder- Autism is definitely genetic in origin, and this is being looked at for AS as well. People who have AS will always need supports and treatment, if they are to lead normal or near normal lives.

Answer 4

I know that it is sort of like Autism, symptoms are the individual has a hard time making friends, they stick to themselves, they have a hard time relating to people, they are sort of awkward. I actually learned this from the female who was on America's Next Top Model who has Asperger's and was describing what it was.

Answer 5

The person is often defined as 'weird' or 'different'

The person is easily distracted, or focuses on certain things.

They are often social outcasts, and don't have many friends.

Thats pretty much all I know.

Answer 6

I know pretty much everything I need to know about it.  My brother has Asperger's.  It's a very mild form of autism.

Answer 7

It's a form of Autism. This question makes me feel kind of bad, because I don't really know much about it. My brother has Aspergers. He get's angry very easily. It makes school much harder for them. They think differently than others. It can be a pain in the but to deal with. Most of the people I've met with it (from my brother's class, and group he goes to) are very into videogames. That's all I can think of.

Answer 8

you already asked this question

Answer 9

Kids have trouble talking to peers and are socially awkward. I don't feel like explaining all I know.

Answer 10

As well as what everyone else has said

They are really sensitive to certain sounds - someone I knew was in so much pain just from dogs barking that they were in tears.

It's a form of autism

Answer 11

Asperger Syndrome is one of several Autism Spectrum Disorders, a more mild form, but a form of ASD all the same. Typically, children with AS are very smart, having a higher IQ than many children without disorders, however, they lack proper social skills. However, children with AS are usually not shy, they approach others, and sometimes that is the issue in itself. They are not aware of who is a "friend" and who is a "stranger" or they may be socially awkward. However, there are also many good things about people who suffer with AS. Though they may not be good with words, the things they are good in they often strive in. And they are very sweet and caring if they feel you are someone who understands them. They may not understand things such as social cues and sarcasm as well. Many children have poor motor skills also. There is no "cure" for AS but it can be treated with therapy. It's good for children with AS to have a set schedule, as change is often something they have difficulty dealing with.  

Answer 12

Most children with Asperger's lead a fairly normal life and are often kept in general education classrooms. The "symptoms" range greatly, but often include problems paying attention, problems reading/spelling, problems handling their anger, etc. It's almost like a VERY mild version of autism. Many times the child will have a "habit" like an autistic child does. One student I have is constantly pufing his cheeks up and making a "farting" noise with his mouth. It is basically just a form of learning disability that includes problems with social interaction.