What is Asperger Syndrome?

 What is  Asperger Syndrome?

• Asperger’s is a life-long condition which effects about 2-36 of 10,000 people 

• It occurs more often in boys than girls, boys being four times more likely to have Asperger’s Disorder 

Famous people with Asperger's Syndrome 

Characteristics 

• Inappropriate or minimal social interactions (they find making friends difficult, not understanding the subtle clues needed to do so)

• They often use language in a slightly odd way and take literal meanings from what is read or heard (Metaphors and similes have to be explained as children with Asperger’s Disorder tend to make literal and concrete interpretations. Language acquisition in some cases can be delayed. They make use of phrases they have memorized, although they may not be used in the right context. They may not have the local accent, are too loud for a situation or overly formal or speak in a monotonous tone.)

 • Conversations almost always revolve around self rather than others (Some talk incessantly often on a topic of interest only to themselves without knowing the boredom of the listener)

 • “Scripted,” “robotic,” or repetitive speech

 • They are happiest with routines and a structured environment, finding it difficult to decide what to do they fall back on to their preferred activities

 • They often have narrow interests and preoccupations (often on themes of transport – trains, computers, dinosaurs, maps)

 • They love praise, winning and being first, but find loosing, imperfection and criticism very difficult to take