is asperger syndrome a mental problem or phisical?

Answer 1

In Asperger's Disorder, affected individuals are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood. There are impairments in two-sided social interaction and non-verbal communication. Though grammatical, their speech is peculiar due to abnormalities of inflection and a repetitive pattern. Clumsiness is prominent both in their articulation and gross motor behavior.

Asperger's Disorder is more of a mental problem, but individuals with this disorder also have physical problems as well. They are more clumsy than most and seem to lack in motor skills.

My husband and I are children's pastors and we have two kids (brothers) in our children's church that have this disorder. These two boys show the symptoms almost exactly from this website. I was very surprised. I hope this info helps you. If you need any more information about my personal experience with these boys let me know.

Answer 2

If I'm not mistaken, Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of autism (a mental disorder). People with autism are very intelligent, but have difficulty communicating with others.

Answer 3

Asperger syndrome — also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's disorder, Asperger's, or just AS — is a pervasive developmental disorder on the Autistic Spectrum. It manifests in individual ways and can have both positive and negative effects on a person. It is recognized by the medical community as one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) considered to be part of the autistic spectrum. It is typically characterized by issues with social and communication skills. Due to the mixed nature of its effects, it remains controversial among researchers, physicians, and people who are diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.

Asperger syndrome is not differentiated from other autistic spectrum disorders by a minority of clinicians and instead they refer to it as high functioning autism (HFA) [1] in that early development is normal and there is no language delay and thus the symptoms differ only in degree from classic autism. Early in life people with AS can have learning disabilities. However, IQ tests may show superior intelligence or very high memory capacity in diagnosed individuals[2][3].

The diagnosis of AS is complicated by the lack of a standardized diagnostic screen. Instead, several different screening instruments and sets of diagnostic criteria are used. AS is often not identified in early childhood, and many individuals are not diagnosed until they are adults. Assistance for core symptoms of AS consists of therapies that apply behavior management strategies and address poor communication skills, obsessive or repetitive routines, and physical clumsiness. Many individuals with AS can adopt strategies for coping and do lead fulfilling lives - being gainfully employed, having successful relationships, and having families. In most cases, they are aware of their differences and can recognize if they need any support to maintain an independent life.[4]

Answer 4

Aspergers syndrome is a mental disorder. It is basically a high functioning form of Autism.

Answer 5

It's a mental issue more than anything else. It causes a person to, more than anything else, dislike change (of any sort) and not know what to do in social situations. It can sometimes seem like extreme OCD.

Most people with the disorder are extremely intelligent, and with good teachers and parents, can find ways to deal with this problem. :-)

Answer 6

It's a mild form of autism...a physical condition that effects the brain. It isn't always a "problem". Bill Gates supposedly suffers from it. Many very "focused" people have aspergers. That is what allows them to be so focused and single purposed.

Answer 7

I suppose it is mental--in that it is not a physical "deformation." My nephew has it. It is a type of autism. He was misdiagnosed for years as having ADHD or for anger issues or just plain being bad. It affects his emotions, and social interactions. He often can't control his temper. Looking at him and being with him, you really wouldn't know anything was wrong with him. He is an extremely intelligent 10 year old boy. He can read and do math at a 6th grade level, when he is in 4th. He argues alot and does have anger issues. When he takes his medication, (in his cas Geodon) he behaves and socially functions just like anyone else.

Answer 8

Asperger's Disorder is along the spectrum of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. It often has mental, emotional, and social implications. Those with Asperger's, as well as other autistic spectrum disorders, appear "normal;" there is no usual physical manifestation of the condition.

Answer 9

To some people, it is no type of problem at all, and the notion of a "cure" is the true problem and they call for neurodiversity. http://www.autismtoday.com/articles/What%20is%20Neurodiversity.asp However, Asperger's does have to do with how the brain works.

Answer 10

the reason this medical condition exists because the person
who discovered Asperger syndrome was a NAZI.
what was happening in 1944

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