Asperger’s syndrome (or disorder) is a developmental disorder in which people have difficulties understanding how to interact socially. People with Asperger’s syndrome may not recognize verbal and nonverbal cues or understand normal social rules, such as taking turns talking or recognizing personal space.
Asperger’s syndrome and autism belong to a class of disorders called pervasive developmental disorders. Asperger’s syndrome shares some similarities with autism. Like those with autism, children with Asperger’s syndrome have abnormal social interactions, facial expressions, and gestures, and unusually focused interests. Unlike those with autism, children with Asperger’s syndrome usually have normal intelligence and language development (although the rhythm, pitch, and emphasis are irregular), age-appropriate self-reliance, and interest in the world around them.
Children with Asperger’s syndrome have a better outlook than those with other developmental disorders. Many lead productive, independent lives in adulthood.
Asperger’s syndrome affects males more than females. Its cause is unknown, although it tends to run in families, suggesting a possible genetic link.
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:
Treatment for Asperger’s syndrome strives to improve your child’s abilities to interact with other people and thus to function effectively in society and be self-sufficient. Since each child with Asperger’s syndrome has differences in the number and severity of symptoms, treatment should be designed to meet individual needs and available family resources. Specific treatments are based on symptoms.
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