Does anyone have a child with Asperger's Syndrome, and what are some of the symptoms?

Answer 1

they dont communicate like other children and tend to have tantrums more and be in their ownlittle world

Answer 2

My son has Asperger's...Go to the OASIS site...its the online aspergers syndrome information and support site... lots of great information, and checklists. My son isnt a tantrum thrower, but he does have alot of social skills difficulties, as well as many other issues, too much to name here so... Oh and if your child is older this is a great book written by an 11 year old boy named Adam with asperger's, its called "Can I tell you about Asperger's Syndrome?" and they sell it at Borders Book stores. Try this site too, hope it helps..good luck!!
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger

Answer 3

Not pick up on social cues and lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.
Dislike any changes in routines.
May appear to lack empathy.
Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others’ speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent.
Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the term “beckon” instead of “call,” or “return” instead of “come back.”
Avoid eye contact.
Have unusual facial expressions or postures.
Be preoccupied with one or only few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as doing intricate jigsaw puzzles, designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or astronomy.
Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball. He or she may have an awkward walk. Handwriting is often poor.
May have heightened sensitivity and get overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures.
Have advanced rote memorization and math skills. Your child may be able to memorize dates, formulas, and phone numbers in unusually accurate detail.