What are the symptoms of asbergers syndrom?

Answer 1

Aspergers is characterized by high intelligence and social misunderstanding. A person with Aspergers would be really skilled in schoolwork, but wouldn't understand many basic social cues and expectations, making it difficult for them to form relationships with others and act appropriate in public situations.

Answer 2

Aspergers Syndrom is a form of Autism. the child or adult have learning disabilities they are unable to interact with other people, some may have tantrums I am trying to learn about it myself because my grandson is Autistic a lot of work had to be put into him, because he had no speach he is now 8yrs old and his speach is doing really well.all the credit goes to my daughter she was a hairdresser, she gave it up .and now she works for a place called the four o four centre in camden thats a charity who looks after children with disabilities and also provides help to the parents so that they can get as much help as possible. it can be very difficult to look after a child with autisim. and this centre is a life saver for them . it is a pity it is not supported by the Goverment . it is dependent on the support of others. thats why it is a charity so good luck to them they do a lot of good work.

Answer 3

They can vary from person to person. The book "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon is an excellent insight of the mind of a child with asperger's.

Answer 4

It is difficult to describe in detail as it can vary so much - symptoms are generally anything to do with social or communication skills. There are some good web sites out there with loads of info:

http://www.aspergers.com/

Answer 5

Try this link to national autistic society web page it gives lots of info on Asperger syndrome.
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=212
You can also find lots of videos by searching autism and aspergers on the you tube site

Answer 6

Symptoms during childhood

Parents often first notice the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome when their child starts preschool and begins to interact with other children. Children with Asperger's syndrome may:

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.
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 only one or 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.2
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.
Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures. For more information about these symptoms, see sensory integration dysfunction.
Although the condition is in some ways similar to autism, a child with Asperger's syndrome typically has normal to advanced language and intellectual development. Also, those with Asperger's syndrome typically make more of an effort than those with autism to make friends and engage in activities with others.

Symptoms during adolescent and teen years

Most symptoms persist through the teen years, and although teens with Asperger's can begin to learn those social skills they lack, communication often remains difficult. They will probably continue to have difficulty "reading" others' behavior.

Your teen with Asperger's syndrome (like other teens) will want friends but may feel shy or intimidated when approaching other teens. He or she may feel "different" from others. Although most teens place emphasis on being and looking "cool," trying to fit in may be frustrating and emotionally draining for teens with Asperger's. They may be immature for their age and be naive and too trusting, which can lead to teasing and bullying.

All of these difficulties can cause teens with Asperger's to become withdrawn and socially isolated and to have depression or anxiety.3

However, some teens with Asperger's syndrome are able to make and keep a few close friends through the school years. Some of the classic Asperger's traits may also work to the benefit of your teen. Teens with Asperger's are typically uninterested in following social norms, fads, or conventional thinking, allowing creative thinking and the pursuit of original interests and goals. Their preference for rules and honesty may lead them to excel in the classroom and as citizens.

Symptoms in adulthood

Asperger's syndrome is a lifelong condition, although it tends to stabilize over time, and improvements are often seen. Adults usually obtain a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses. They are able to learn social skills and how to read others' social cues. Many people with Asperger's syndrome marry and have children.

Some traits that are typical of Asperger's syndrome, such as attention to detail and focused interests, can increase chances of university and career success. Many people with Asperger's seem to be fascinated with technology, and a common career choice is engineering. However, scientific careers are by no means the only areas where people with Asperger's excel. Indeed, many respected historical figures have had symptoms of Asperger's, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Thomas Jefferson.

Answer 7

Here ya go -
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=2
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