subject: Various Symptoms That Are Common In Asperger Child [print this page] There are asperger symptoms which vary from being mild to very severe. However, the most prevalent sign of Asperger's is a great deal of trouble in dealing with social situations.
Kids with asperger's syndrome have normal language and they are very intelligent and because of this they could lead a very normal life. Though social situations are very difficult for them, they would often make a greater attempt to interact and fit in with others.
As every case of Asperger's is different due to each kid being different, one set of Asperger's symptoms is not present in every kid. Asperger's symptoms usually 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 may start preschool and be amongst several other children socially.
Common Asperger's symptoms include:
1. The kid's requirement for schedule in his life. The Asperger's child will become distraught when there is a change. He craves stability and thus routine is comforting to him.
2. Complexity in reading other individuals' body language. It is confusing to him, as he is not sure of the meaning of other's words and actions. Social cues arent readily recognized by the Asperger's kid.
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 would then take that interest to the extreme and become "expert" on the topic. Several Asperger's children are highly intelligent and express interest in unusual topics that do not particularly interest other kids 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 normally misinterpret what others are saying, as recognizing the tone or pitch of other's voices is hard for them to distinguish. May usually take offense at something somebody says when none is intended.
8. Speech may be formal, unusual or advanced for the Asperger's child.
9. Usually speaks what is on his mind and will talk endlessly on certain subject matters. Tends to verbalize readily.
10. The kid with Aspergers is usually sensitive to light, sounds and fabric.
11. Motor development might be disturbed. May be awkward in normal, everyday skills, like holding utensils or playing sports.
Having one or two of the above Asperger's symptoms is normally not a cause for concern. If the child exhibits many of the above symptoms with the addition of difficulty coping with social situations then more information and help must be sought by a medical professional who can work with him on modifications in behavior, and other significant treatment.