What is aspergers?

Answer 1

It's an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It's on the lower end, and most people with it are functioning adults, who sometimes even marry and hold longterm jobs.

Answer 2

Its a form of high-functioning autism marked by extremely precocious, advanced or overly formal speech patterns and a marked lack of social skills. Generally, the Asperger's child will have a particular item of interest and be consumed with knowing all there is to know about that item (i.e., dinosaurs, train schedules, clocks, Pokemon characters, etc., etc.). When other people try to talk to them, all they want to talk about is their "specialty," whatever it is, so they have a tendency to be considered "weird" or "geeky" by other kids. Since the whole idea of social reciprocity that neurotypical individuals absorb as they develop is not present in Asperger's kids, they can be clueless as to why they don't make friends easily, seem to get in a lot of disagreements with others, etc., etc. Most all of them can benefit from the specific teaching and practicing of social skills....This is a pretty broad generalization, but hope it helps.

Answer 3

Hello =)

Traditionally, it was thought to be a part of the autism spectrum disorder, and, I suppose, there are still clinicians who diagnose children with "Asperger's disorder"...

In reality it is a myth.

Autism is a true spectrum disorder. It ranges from very mild symptoms, that are virtually undetectable, to people who are completely dysfunctional.

A child who has been diagnosed with "Asperger's disorder" can typically function in society fully, with few problems. In reality, such a child is "mildy autistic".....

Namaste,

--Tom

Answer 4

a social developmental disorder, similar to autism. the main distinction i tend to make is that autistic people have their problems socialising, but don't want to overcome them, whereas people with asperger syndrome do want to, and in some cases find it difficult. therefore, people with asperger syndrome tend to overcome their social difficulties during adolescence whereas some autistics remain socially inept for their whole life, so therefore it is perceived to be "milder" than autism - as it's less noticeable in grown-ups. however, you can have extreme cases of both.

people on the autistic spectrum (this includes asperger syndrome) are often known for their ability to obsess and therefore build up vast knowledge of certain subjects, their ability to excel naturally in certain areas, and (particularly in A.S.) be very eccentric about them.

to find out more visit www.nas.org.uk

Answer 5

Aspberger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum.

Unlike most forms of autism, children with Aspberger's learn to speak at a normal rate, and they are often extremely intelligent.

Like other forms of autism, they have difficulty with social interaction--especially with social norms. They may also have obsessive interests or habits and be overly-sensitive to stimuli.


I had a student with Aspberger's, and he was a bright and friendly boy. Unfortunately, once he started talking, he wouldn't stop. He didn't understand my non-verbal cues that it was time to finish speaking, and I consistently was forced to interrupt his long, digressive answers. He occasionally became extremely angry at the other students for their behavior and would curse vociferously at them. He also seemed to feel entitled to my full attention, though other students also needed me. In addition, he was extremely resistant to authority.

However, once I knew him better and learned how to manage him, our problems were significantly reduced.

Answer 6

It is a form of autism that is not as severe, but still carries it's owns problems. Most parents don't know their children have it because it can mimick bad behavior, and you may think your child or your friends child is just spoiled.

Answer 7

It's on the autism spectrum, borderline autism. A lot of people function well and have jobs with it, but they have a harder time relating to or understanding people.

Answer 8

Thats a very popular disease, people all over the internet are pretending to have it as we speak.