What is Asperger Syndrome

What is Asperger Syndrome ASPERGER SYNDROME (AS) is a developmental disorder. It is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by symptoms ranging from mild to severe. It is a condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior.  A person who has Asperger Syndrome may: show a lack of social skills. have troubles with changes and prefer everything to be the same. often have obsessive routines. show a lack of social imagination and creative play. be fixated on a particular subject or topic of interest. have difficulty picking up on non verbal cues. have repetitive routines or rituals. have the inability to interact successfully with peers. they are inappropriate or socially unacceptable. have sensitive sensory systems, which include an oversensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights. They may prefer soft clothing, certain foods (sameness), and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else even notices. comprehend the world differently, which makes their behaviors or actions seem odd at times. have a average or above average IQ. can be extremely literal. have problems with non-verbal communication. be clumsy and uncoordinated motor movements. they are often awkward and poorly coordinated with a walk that can appear either stilted or bouncy. have a tremendous amount of anxiety  You can also go to the websites below to obtain more information on Asperger Syndrome. The Yale Child Study Center's Developmental Disabilities Clinic http://www.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/aspergers.html National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm Asperger's Association of New England  http://www.aane.org/description.html