What is Asperger syndrome?

Asperger syndrome is a form of autism, which is a lifelong disability that affects how a person makes sense of the world, processes information and relates to other people. Autism is often described as a 'spectrum disorder' because the condition affects people in many different ways and to varying degrees.

Asperger syndrome is mostly a 'hidden disability'. This means that you can't tell that someone has the condition from their outward appearance. People with the condition have difficulties in three main areas. They are:

• social communication
• social interaction
• social imagination.

They are often referred to as 'the triad of impairments' and are explained in more detail below.

While there are similarities with autism, people with Asperger syndrome have fewer problems with speaking and are often of average, or above average, intelligence. They do not usually have the accompanying learning disabilities associated with autism, but they may have specific learning difficulties. These may include dyslexia and dyspraxia or other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy.

With the right support and encouragement, people with Asperger syndrome can lead full and independent lives.

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The characteristics of Asperger syndrome vary from one person to another but are generally divided into three main groups.

Difficulty with social communication

"If you have Asperger syndrome, understanding conversation is like trying to understand a foreign language."

People with Asperger syndrome sometimes find it difficult to express themselves emotionally and socially. For example, they may:

• have difficulty understanding gestures, facial expressions or tone of voice
• have difficulty knowing when to start or end a conversation and choosing topics to talk about
• use complex words and phrases but may not fully understand what they mean
• be very literal in what they say and can have difficulty understanding jokes, metaphor and sarcasm. For example, a person with Asperger syndrome may be confused by the phrase 'That's cool' when people use it to say something is good.

In order to help a person with Asperger syndrome understand you, keep your sentences short - be clear and concise.

Difficulty with social interaction

"I have difficulty picking up social cues, and difficulty in knowing what to do when I get things wrong."

Many people with Asperger syndrome want to be sociable but have difficulty with initiating and sustaining social relationships, which can make them very anxious. People with the condition may:

• struggle to make and maintain friendships
• not understand the unwritten 'social rules' that most of us pick up without thinking. For example, they may stand too close to another person, or start an inappropriate topic of conversation
• find other people unpredictable and confusing
• become withdrawn and seem uninterested in other people, appearing almost aloof
• behave in what may seem an inappropriate manner.

Difficulty with social imagination

People with Asperger syndrome can be imaginative in the conventional use of the word. For example, many are accomplished writers, artists and musicians. But people with Asperger syndrome can have difficulty with social imagination. This can include:

• imagining alternative outcomes to situations and finding it hard to predict what will happen next
• understanding or interpreting other peoples thoughts, feelings or actions. The subtle messages that are put across by facial expression and body language are often missed
• having a limited range of imaginative activities, which can be pursued rigidly and repetitively eg lining up toys or collecting and organising things related to his or her interest.

Some children with Asperger syndrome may find it difficult to play 'let's pretend' games or prefer subjects rooted in logic and systems, such as mathematics.

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Asperger's Syndrome is caused by a neurobiological disorder developed in the brain before birth. The myths that "bad parenting" and a "rough home life" cause this disorder are simply not true, contrary to what some people still believe. Asperger's, similar to autism, is widely believed to be a hereditary trait passed on through DNA.

While Asperger's is often described as "High Functioning Autism" or a "Nonverbal Learning Disability," it is unique in and of itself. Those with the disorder typically have normal to high IQs and even excel in one or two areas of highly complex information such as history or music. Researchers feel that, like depression and bipolar disorder, Asperger's can be passed on from generation to generation, with no telling who will get it from one family to the next.

Currently, there is no cure or prescribed treatment for individuals with Asperger's. As adults, those with the disorder can and do lead very productive lives. They live and work independently and many raise families and hold professional career positions.

There can be a few stumbling blocks in the "real world" for those with Asperger's Syndrome, however. The naiveté and lack of common sense is the one that often causes trouble. Another is the literal sense with which everyday conversations are interpreted. Persons with Asperger's Syndrome can often be so extremely literal that they may have a hard time using language in a social context, despite a very high vocabulary.

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It is to help in their eye contact , hyperactiveness, awareness of the surrounding, behaviour and attention etc, etc .

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