Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named for the Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who published a paper in the 1940's which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development that exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. Asperger Syndrome was added to the DSM IV in 1944 despite only being recognized in the past few years by professionals and parents.
Individuals with AS:
- exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range from mild to severe
- show marked deficiencies in social skills
- has difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness
- often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest
- has a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues (body language)
- has difficulty determining proper body space
- sensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights
- may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else seems to hear or see.
The person with AS perceives the world very differently due to neurological differences and may be perceived as rude or poorly behaved which is definitely not the case.
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