subject: Common Asperger's Symptoms Which Can Be Found In An Asperger Child [print this page] There are asperger symptoms that vary from being mild to very severe. Though, the most prevalent sign of Asperger's is a great deal of trouble in coping with social situations.
Children with asperger's syndrome have normal language and they are very intelligent and because of this they would be able to lead a very normal life. Although social situations are very difficult for them, they'll often make a greater attempt to interact and fit in with others.
As every case of Asperger's is different because of each child being different, one set of Asperger's symptoms isn't present in every kid. Asperger's symptoms normally present themselves when the kid is quite young at approximately three to four years of age. This is the time in their lives where they might start preschool and be amid several other children socially.
Common Asperger's symptoms include:
1. The child's requirement for routine in his life. The Asperger's kid will become distraught when there is a change. He craves stability and thus routine is comforting to him.
2. Complexity in reading other people's body language. Its confusing to him, as he is unsure of the meaning of other's words and actions. Social cues are not readily recognized by the Asperger's child.
3. The lack of understanding of other people's feelings.
4. Staring at others or to the other extreme, avoiding eye contact, as it makes him uncomfortable.
5. Focusing on one or just a few interests. He'll then take that interest to the extreme and become "expert" on the topic. Many Asperger's kids are highly bright and express interest in unusual topics that do not particularly interest other children in his age group.
6. Facial expressions are one of a kind, as is their stance.
7. Lack of expression in speech or a monotone sounding speech pattern. Will often misinterpret what others are saying, as recognizing the tone or pitch of other's voices is difficult for them to distinguish. Might usually take offense at something somebody says when none is intended.
8. Speech might be formal, unusual or advanced for the Asperger's child.
9. Often speaks what is on his mind and would talk endlessly on certain subject matters. Tends to verbalize readily.
10. The kid with Asperger's is often sensitive to light, sounds and fabric.
11. Motor development might be disturbed. Might be awkward in normal, day-to-day skills, like holding utensils or playing sports.
Having one or two of the above Asperger's symptoms is generally not a cause for concern. If the child exhibits several of the above symptoms with the addition of difficulty coping with social situations then more information and aid must be sought by a medical professional that can work with him on modifications in behavior, and even other significant treatment.
