Could anyone briefly explain what Aspergers syndrome is? What are the primary symptoms for adult males?

Question

As a male adult, what is the best way that I can determine if I am afflicted with Aspbergers?

Answer 1

First off, Asperger's isn't that bad. There are positive things about it. http://www.aspirations.info/aspergerssyndrome.html#positive

Symptoms
1. an interest in one thing
2. poor social skills
3.oversensitivity to noise/being able to hear what other people can't sometimes
4. poor recognition of emotions.
5. poor use of facial expressions
6. undersensitvity or oversensitvity to physical pain
7. poor eye-contact

Answer 2

Typically, an individual with Asperger's syndrome is exceptionally bright, but is inept in socialization lacking appropriate social skills. It is a form of autism except those with Aspergers's syndrome start to talk around age 2. They don't exhibit basic social skills such as taking turns and personal space. Speech is somewhat augmented and they have trouble expressing their own feelings as well as perceiving others' feelings. There is a character on the show "Boston Legal" periodically whose name is Jerry Esmonson(may have spelled the last name wrong) who has Asperger's syndrome. To determine if you have the disorder you would have to consult a professional. You cannot diagnose yourself.

Answer 3

Aspergers is a mild form of autism, which often goes undiagnosed.

Sometimes symptoms include an exceptional aptitude with technical details, and quirky social skills.

The only person who can diagnose you with aspergers is your doctor.

Answer 4

Asperger's is characterized by specific, narrow intelligence, social awkwardness, and a lack of feeling for things other people might term "sweet" or "touching." Most people are diagnosed between childhood and puberty, when their great intelligence becomes more obvious.

Answer 5

You are most assuredly NOT afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome. You would have been diagnosed as a young child. It would have been very obvious. No way you have it. You would have probably been diagnosed when you were around 5-7 years old.

Here is a link for all the FACTS on this disorder.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm