Description Asperger Syndrome, also called Asperger’s syndrome, Asperger’s, or just AS is a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a mental disorder that affects the ability to effectively socialize and communicate. Asperger’s is also known as a “high-functioning” type of ASD. This illustrates that the symptoms are less severe than other kinds of ASD. However, children with Asperger’s will seem to develop normally in the categories of language and cognition. Etiology The precise
Asperger Syndrome Also known as Asperger Disorder, Asperger Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by difficulties in non-verbal communication, and social interaction. It is known as a spectrum disorder because of its conditions that affects patients in various ways and degrees. The disorder is named after an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger. Asperger syndrome is a life long form of disability that affects how people process information, how they view the world, and how they
There are over a large portion of a million individuals in the UK with an autism spectrum disorder, which is around 1 in 100. Individuals with Aspergers syndrome originate from all nationalities, societies, social foundations and religions. However, this condition appears to be more common in male than females Aspergers syndrome is a type of extreme introverted-ness, which is a long lasting inability that influences how an individual understands the world, forms data and identifies with other individuals
unfamiliar with disorders associated with autism. Some people do not even know what autism actually is. Asperger’s Syndrome is one perplexing disorder, of countless, that needs to be acknowledged. Although it is one of the more well-known disorders, an understanding of Asperger’s is far from common knowledge. There is an abundance of misconceptions and people unaware of what Asperger Syndrome actually is. Being uncertain about the characteristics of a person with Asperger’s allows people to go through
people have been placing others into stereotypical categories that are usually untrue. This is wrong and hurtful, and can sometimes even cause someone’s disorder to become worse. In this paper, I will talk about the symptoms and struggles of Asperger Syndrome, such as social disabilities and uncontrolled emotional outbursts. But I will also focus on how someone with Asperger’s can overcome their difficulties. People with mental disabilities are not incapable of turning their lives around and living
Asperger syndrome belongs to a group of childhood disorders commonly known as pervasive developmental disorders or PDD's. The disorder is recognized as a less severe case of autism. Children who have the disorder have a difficult time in social settings but excel in other areas of inteligence. The disorder is usually a lifelong struggle but has few cases where the patent recovers in adulthood. The disorder is not widely understood by the population but it is becoming a more well known disorder. There
What is Asperger Syndrome? Asperger Syndrome was first described in Vienna in the 1940s by a pediatrician named Hans Asperger. He first observed the symptoms in several boys of ‘normal’ intelligence who simultaneously showed signs of autistic behavior. Others used the term ‘high-functioning autism’ to describe them, seeing the condition as a milder form of the developmental disorder. Asperger Syndrome wasn’t officially recognized until 1994, when it was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
behaviors and deficits. One of the doctors was Viennese pediatrician Dr. Hans Asperger and the other was a child psychiatrist named Leo Kanner. Dr. Kanner was the first of the two doctors to report his observations. What he described were behaviors similar to those seen in children with what we call Autistic disorder. The behaviors affected the children’s communication, social interaction and interests. Dr. Asperger later published an article discussing what he dubbed “Autistische Psychpathen
Autism spectrum disorder and Asperger’s syndrome, a higher function branch of autism spectrum disorder, affect many adults in the world. These disorders affect the development of thinking and social skills. Many adults have difficulty leading normal lives due to the effects of autism spectrum disorder and Asperger’s syndrome. They have difficulty in school, at work, and even in the social situations of everyday life. The paper examines how autism spectrum disorder affects adults in fields such
Francis Boone is a teenager, who is thought to have Asperger Syndrome. Though it is not explicitly stated, he displays all symptoms. Asperger Syndrome is a high functioning branch of Autism and is becoming a more common topic in our everyday lives. I feel that I find a large amount of imagery in this novel is because I have personal experience with Asperger Syndrome, this has given me a whole new understanding of how it must feel to have this syndrome. I also had a chance to observe how it feels to be
objective of this paper is to discuss Asperger Syndrome (AS). This paper will delve into the history of AS, the general characteristics and the causes; as well as the effects on development in each domain. It will also discuss the learning challenges and how an Early Childhood Educator could create an inclusive and responsive environment for both the child with AS and the other students in the class. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Asperger Syndrome was named for Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician
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Autism is a condition which is characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired social communication and restricted repertoire of interest (DSM 5). Autism, like cerebral palsy or epilepsy is not a single disease. It is a name given to behavioral phenotype that may have many etiologies. The word autism is derived from a Greek word “autos” which means “self”. Thus autism meant ‘isolated self’. Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use the word autism. He started using
include autism, Rett disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder, which all have to be ruled out in order to get a diagnosis of Asperger disorder. You also have to rule out schizophrenia, Schizoid personality in childhood, and Schizotypal personality disorder. First, you have to rule out autism. Autism has the same characteristics in the DSM in regards to “abnormal social interaction and behavior as Asperger’s, but requires additional impairments in communication” (Fitzgerald & Corvin, 2001
Online communites The advance in technology during the past decade has made it possible for people all over the world to communicate with one another. Online communities consist of groups of people communicating to one another through the use of a computer. A number of online communities exist, anywhere from Jewish teen groups to Ultima Online, a communication game in where thousands of people may play at any given time. Groups ranging in size from a few people to thousands or even millions of
In 1944, Asperger’s disorder was first discovered by Hans Asperger who was a child psychologist and pediatrician who described a group of boys between the ages of 6 and 11 as “little professors” because of their interests and use of language (van Duin, Zinkstok, McAlonan & van Amelsvoort, 2014). In the DSM-IV, Asperger’s disorder (AD) refers to individuals who have an average or high IQ, but have difficulty in social interactions, poor communication skills and restricted interests (Wing, Gould &
The purpose of this essay is to briefly inform the class of Asperger Syndrome (ASD), an autism spectrum disorder. What will be covered in this essay are a few symptoms or characteristics of this disorder, what is known about the cause, as well as some available treatment methods. It was first described by the Austrian pediatrician, Hans Asperger in the 1940's. The disorder then became standardized through American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)
The first resource that I would like to discuss would be the Aspergers Society of Ontario. The ASO is a non-profit organization that was created by parents of children with Aspergers Spectrum Disorder and concerned professionals in 2000. The ASO is the only agency in Ontario that is devoted to serving those with Aspergers Syndrome, their families and other interested individuals. The ASO provides educational information and support to the individual with the mental disorder, their families, educators
“Asperger’s syndrome (AS), a high functioning form of autism, is growing in prevalence, having risen tenfold over the past decade” (Robinson Pg.2310-2321). AS is a lifelong brain development disorder that leads to problems with social skills, behavior, and coordination (“Asperger's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis”). Asperger’s syndrome usually becomes obvious during childhood and remains throughout life, with varying degrees of disability. Although AS cannot be cured, early diagnosis and
include a plethora of challenges that many people would not give second thought about. One form of Autism that is frequent in the celebrity population is Asperger Syndrome. This disease inhibits an individual’s social skills and emotional control, two traits that are usually required when in the public eye. Asperger