subject: Dealing With Asperger Syndrome [print this page] Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild kind of autism that effects people in different ways than normal autism. As it usually has no effect on language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that's usually not caught while very young and is instead a problem that develops later in life. Asperger Syndrome, however, can be a very difficult condition to have, so when you first suspect yourself or your child of experiencing communication and social behavior problems, see your family doctor.
Many famous and successful individuals were diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Historians even suggest that Einstein and Mozart each lived with this disorder. You should note that no form of autism is a kind of mental retardation. Actually, most people with Asperger Syndrome are very intelligent. Asperger Syndrome doesn't dictate mental capability, but rather can make it difficult for individuals to speak in social settings, much in the same manner a typical autistic child has trouble with behavior in groups.
When this disorder goes undiagnosed, children do not get the assistance they need, leading to problems in school such as bullying. Most children are relieved to find out they have Asperger Syndrome instead of just thinking they're less of an individual. By getting diagnosed, not merely can you or your youngster put a name to the problems, but it is then also possible to get treated to further improve your current circumstance.
Some symptoms to watch out for if you suspect Asperger Syndrome are some of the same symptoms that people with full-blown autism experience. This includes social confusion, first and foremost. Many people with Asperger Syndrome find it very difficult to cope with transition or change, wanting everything to stay the same.
A quickly changing environment is especially confusing. Individuals with Asperger Syndrome may also say rude or inappropriate things when they don't mean to do this, and might struggle to understand others' thought processes. Another common trait they share with autistic individuals is fixation, although people with Asperger Syndrome will often have more control over their fixations, which take the form of highly focused interests. If you think yourself or a family member of this disorder, these are just some of the signs for which you should be watching. You doctor should be able to answer further questions and offer both reading material and treatment for this disorder.
