has anybody heard of aspergus syndrome? what is it?

Answer 1

From Wikipedia:

Asperger syndrome, also called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's, is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. In very broad terms, individuals with Asperger's have normal or above average intellectual capacity, with atypical or poorly developed social skills often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual as a result.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger's_syndrome

Answer 2

I haven't just heard of it, I have a younger brother with that very syndrome.

Typically one of the major traits of this syndrome is a varying degree of social difficulty. This is caused partly by an inability to read cues from other people such as body language, facial expressions, voice intonations, but also by not knowing when someone is being serious or sarcastic, not being able to "read between the lines" - i.e., taking things quite literally. Their speech and choice of words can also seem mechanical or "robotic".

Clumsiness and bodily awkwardness, a certain unusual movement, or walk, is a common trait among those with Aspergers.

When it comes to ad-lib self-expression, people with Asberger's Syndrome often have disjointed thoughts that ramble and are tangential, and yet when they're focussing on a task alone they can be concentrated to the point of obsession and beyond. It is not uncommon for the "patient" to hoard things from many years back, eat the same food the same way at precisely the same time every day, shower every day and change clothes whether or not it's needed, and other such extreme habitualism. A fixed, reliable life structure, whether or not it is useful or beneficial, is an essential survival mechanism for them.

It can be difficult for family to cope with certain degrees of the syndrome, depending on the vagaries exhibited by the "patient". Some dislike certain combinations of colours or foods, others need to have the furniture organised a certain way, and others avoid eye contact completely as it constitutes emotional overload.

On the flip side they are also characterised as being dependable, loyal, obliging and good-natured.

Most people with Asberger's Syndrome will learn just enough of the things they need to do to lead their (rather limited) life. But because they frequently don't have the mental means to learn from mistakes unless specifically instructed, they will almost always need someone to look out for them to make sure that their good nature is not exploited.

Answer 3

Aspergus syndrome is a developmental disorder where people have diffuculty coping with society. It is similar to autism but not as severe.

Answer 4

That is nearly the correct spelling, but I forget how to spell it. Maybe Asperger's Syndrome.

It is like autism, but perhaps not as extreme. The person with this condition doesn't behave in as sociable a manner as most people do.

One woman with the disorder invented farmyard equipment, by imagining how cattle feel e.g. in a cattle crush. She wrote a book, about her life. The name escapes me at the moment. There think that there was an article about her in New Scientist., or else Scientific American.

Answer 5

I think you are referring to "Asperger's Syndrome". It is a brain disorder related to Autism. It appears to be mostly genetic in cause. It is fairly common and there are treatment plans for children who are diagnosed early. Just google it with the spelling I gave you and you should find tons of information about what you can do for someone who has this disorder.

Answer 6

My 11 year old son has it,and it really gets my back up when its definition is"autism but not as bad "or "mild form of autism" Its society's lack of understanding or belief that Rain Man reflects autism in the real world, makes it a very hard place for my son to exist

Answer 7

It is a form of Autism, rather high on the Autistic spectrum. People wilth this condition are generally high functioning, meaning they have language however still have difficulties navagating social situations. some people with this condition are very smart about something... for example math, or trains, or dinosaurs... but that all depends on the person and their individual preferences.

Answer 8

It is a much milder form of autism. I used to work with a little boy who had aspergers and he used to freak out at the strangest thing. If i was working one to one with him i couldn't wear any noticable make up and i had to have my in a tight pony tail and NO ONE who came near him could wear a certain colour nail varnish (won't say what colour for fear of idetifying him) and if i did he would absolutely freak out and rampage the room and, on one accasion when i mentioned a town that i didn't know i was supposed to, he physically fought me and i went home with scratches all down my face. Apart from that and being very quiet, he was a very sweet little boy.

Answer 9

Aspergers Syndrome is a type of autism (the one portrayed in Rain Man).

Answer 10

My ex- step-father is an asperger's patient...however he chooses not to be treated. It is sort of a combination of an autistic and an obsessive compulsive personality. He is extremely anal about garbage and wastes of all sorts. He saves every bread bag, twist tie, newspaper, egg carton...etc. you name and he saves it with the belief that it will be of some value to him later. He is considerably intelligent and had always kept a steady job till about 10 years ago. At that point he quit working all together, he doesn't have much of an income but in his mind it is worth it to not work....I will never understand that part. I hope that has helped to answer your question. Best wishes