Symptoms Of Aspergers Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome, or Asperger's Disorder, is a neurobiological disorder that describes a number of behaviors related to autism. The disorder is a variant of autism, but exhibits its own characteristics. The symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome can be spotted at a very young age, but usually aren't confirmed until four or five years of age.

Symptoms can be grouped into language, cognition, and behavior characteristics. Linguistically, children who have Asperger's Syndrome have lucid speech before they are four years old and their grammar and vocabulary are usually very good. Their speech however, can be repetitive sometimes and their voice tends to be flat and emotionless. Furthermore, their conversations always revolve around themselves.

Cognitively, those with Asperger's are obsessed with complex topics, like music, history, and weather. They are typically poor at math and may have dyslexia and a lack of common sense. IQs are usually not a variable; they can fall anywhere along the spectrum.

A child diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome will exhibit several behavioral traits that will help doctors identify the disorder. These include awkward or clumsy movements, sensory problems, and socially inappropriate reciprocal interaction. Other behavioral symptoms include sensitivity to smells, tastes or touch. Because of this, people with the disorder may prefer certain foods or clothing all the time.

As with autism, Asperger's can be mild or severe. Those with it can often just be labeled as "eccentric" because of their normal IQ and high intelligence in one certain area. This, coupled with low social skills and sometimes inappropriate or strange social behavior, can often be tell-tale signs of Asperger's Syndrome.

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