subject: What Is Asberger's Syndrome? [print this page] Although it was initially described way back in the year 1944 by Austrian doctor Hans Asperger, Asperger's syndrome has only recently become a fairly well known condition. More and more doctors are testing patients - including children and adults - for the condition, as public awareness has been on the rise. But what is Asberger's? Learn more below.
The Symptoms Of Asberger's Syndrome -
The symptoms of Asberger's syndrome fall into a handful of different categories. Look below for a brief description of each of these:
Impaired Social Interaction Abilities - Children and adults who suffer from Asperger's usually display a range of problems when it comes to normal social interaction. It is usually difficult for them to maintain and develop friendships, and an ability to emphasise or to pick up on normal social cues often appears to be missing. Nonverbal behaviour can be problematic - people with Asberger's might display glazed over eyes or inappropriate facial expressions.
Impaired Ability To Use Subtle Communication Skills - Those with Asperger's often have trouble when it comes to nuance in communication. Quite often they can take things extremely literally as they cannot discern some of the underlying messages. Conversation skills are therefore stunted - however, speech is by no means actually impaired.
Interests Are Restricted - Consistency and routine are abnormally important to people who have Asberger's syndrome. They may focus on seemingly random things or ideas with extreme intensity that might even border on obsession.
Managing Asberger's Syndrom -
As much as Asberger's syndrome might get in the way of normal social communication, it is by no means a condition that restricts people from living mostly normal lives. As more is being learned about Asperger's, better treatments and solutions are being devised every day. Generally combined with therapy, patients tend to respond extremely well to various forms of prescription medication. Thanks to the customisable medications that can be created by the modern compounding pharmacy, there is a broader range of treatments for people suffering from Asberger's Syndrome than ever before.
People who suffer from Asberger's can still lead rich, fulfilling lives. Many actually become experts in their chosen field, turning their intense focus into a beneficial quality. Combined with appropriate medication, therapy and a caring support group of friends and family, people suffering from Asberger's syndrome can live their life just like everyone else.
