Asperger Syndrome Facts
Asperger Syndrome Facts
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| Asperger syndrome is a disorder that affects the brain - referred to as a neurological disorder. |
| Asperger syndrome is not always obvious to others, and a person can suffer silently. |
| Asperger syndrome is considered a developmental disability that causes emotional and social delays in those it affects. |
| Although it is estimated that 1 in every 250 people has Asperger syndrome, as many as 50% of those affected may not be diagnosed. |
| Males are more likely to be diagnosed with Asperger syndrome than females. |
| Those with Asperger syndrome can vary from normal to extremely intelligent. They often have good verbal skills. |
| Those with Asperger syndrome have difficulty understanding what others are feeling or thinking. |
| People with Asperger syndrome are usually not good at understanding the non-verbal cues given by other people. These cues include tone of voice, hand gestures, or even facial expressions. |
| Individuals with Asperger syndrome often suffer from depression and anxiety, which can affect their ability to function if not treated. |
| People with Asperger syndrome often have difficulty with eye contact, and when they are taught incorrectly how to make eye contact they can sometimes stare. |
| Many people with Asperger syndrome have extraordinary skills in fields such as math, art, history, writing, electronics, or geography. |
| It is not uncommon to have other disorders along with Asperger syndrome such as OCD, bi-polar, and ADD or ADHD. |
| Children suffering from Asperger syndrome may experience temporary meltdowns that can last a few minutes or several hours. |
| People with Asperger syndrome often have a strong ability to memorize information. |
| Treating those affected by Asperger syndrome can include behavioural intervention, educational intervention, and social interventions, designed to help teach individuals with Asperger syndrome to interact in a more positive manner that helps them become better integrated into their social surroundings and to cope with life. |
| Some of the aspects of Asperger syndrome can be beneficial in many professions. These aspects include their increased ability to focus on details, work independently, perseverance in interests without worrying about opinions of others, pattern recognition, and original thinking. |
| There are many ways to help those with Asperger syndrome to cope with day-to-day life including setting up daily routines, minimizing events that include a lot of unfamiliar people, supporting them with daily chores such as housekeeping and budgeting, and teaching social behaviour. |
| Medication can be helpful for those dealing with Asperger syndrome but it is not always required and may not always be appropriate. |
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