What is Aspergers?

Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder. With Asperger’s Syndrome individuals will usually develop speech on time. AS is a milder form of autism. It is also referred to as high functioning autism. It primarily affects social interaction.  Sensory issues (sight, sound, taste, smell and touch) play a large role in the Asperger experience.  Asperger’s is characterized by normal to above normal range of intelligence.  There is now controversy in the medical community of whether or not Asperger’s Syndrome should be included in the Autism Spectrum Disorder, probably due to the positive characteristics that are associated with people with AS.

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SIGNS OF ASPERGER'S SYNDROME

Positive characteristics seen as gifts associated with people with Asperger’s Syndrome:

• Increased ability to focus on details
• Recognition of patterns that may go unnoticed by others
• Perseverance in specific interests with an ability to remain unswayed by the opinion of others
• Ability to work independently
• Intense thinking
• Innovative way of thinking

Negative traits associated with Asperger’s: 

• Word repetition (may repeat what you just said) known as echolalia
• Interests may be very limited
• Preoccupied with their own agenda, in their own world
• Loud voice
• Has routines or rituals-dislikes disruption of routine (fear of change)
• Avoids eye contact while talking
• Uncoordinated motor movements-clumsy, awkward
• Lacking interest in others
• Difficulty with social interaction and taking social cues
• Lacking empathy
• Sensitivity to taste, smell, touch, sight, hearing (ex. bothered by lights, fabrics, smells, loud noises)
• Little to no facial expression most of the time
• Easily over-stimulated by the environment around them

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