The Characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome
The child with Asperger's Syndrome may have
a large grasp of vocabulary at an early age with both grammar and
vocabulary being at a high level. The speech though may be somewhat
stilted and repetitive
The individual with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) exhibits language,
cognitive, and behavioral characteristics that are typical of the
syndrome. Recognizing that the child has odd ways, is different
regarding language and in having difficulty dealing in social
situations is paramount to getting early intervention that is
necessary for the best prognosis.
Language Characteristics:
The child with Asperger's Syndrome may have a large grasp of
vocabulary at an early age with both grammar and vocabulary being
at a high level. The speech though may be somewhat stilted and
repetitive. The voice pattern tends to be monotone and emotionless
and conversations revolve around self.
Cognitive Characteristics:
The individual with Asperger's Syndrome is usually obsessed with
complex topics, such as history, music, patterns, and weather etc.,
and is often described as being odd or eccentric.
The IQ is usually normal to high especially in verbal ability
and below average in performance ability. Many individuals with
Asperger's Syndrome also have dyslexia, writing problems, and
difficulty with mathematics. They may also lack common sense, and
have concrete thinking versus the ability to think in terms of
abstract.
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Getting help early is key to being able to help the child to cope with the signs and symptoms of AS.
Children with AS respond to self-help programs and programs that address the areas of deficiency such as curriculum or programs that address the particular needs of the child.
Families with children with AS need support for emotional and physical needs.
The key to success is through education and early intervention.
Asperger Syndrome
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Behavioral Characteristics:
They typically appear to be clumsy and awkward in movement, have
off forms of self-stimulatory behavior, odd movements like flapping
of hands. They exhibit sensory problems but not as dramatic as
those who have forms of autism. They may show inappropriate
reciprocal interaction and are unaware of personal space issues
often times getting in your face when having conversations with
you. They often avoid direct gaze when greeting individuals. They
have a great deal of difficulty with non-verbal interpretation such
as body language and facial expressions.
Cause:
At the present time there has not been any direct determination
for a clear cause for Asperger's Syndrome though it is thought that
there is a hereditary factor involved as many times when there is a
diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome there is found to be several "odd"
or eccentric characters in the family tree.
Other conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder are
often reported to be experienced along with the symptoms and signs
of Asperger's Syndrome or they have family members who have been
diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder.
With intervention and treatment, especially early in life, an
individual with Asperger's Syndrome can lead a productive and
functional life although they typically have to work harder at
being successful at personal and work relationships, and being able
to communicate effectively with others. Through early education,
cognitive and behavioral therapy and also occupational therapy
individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome are able to go to college,
become professionals, have productive careers, and learn how to
develop relationships even have families. Early intervention is
essential for the best prognosis. Educating family members,
teachers and other caregivers is also important so that they
understand how to relate to the individual with Asperger’s Syndrome
and to help the individual to learn how to overcome the
characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome.
Asperger's Syndrome
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