for people who dont know what aspergers sydrome is
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Many of the behaviours of children with Asperger syndrome are ‘normal’ for young children if they happen some of the time. However, if they happen frequently or most of the time, these behaviours may indicate the presence of Asperger syndrome. The pattern of difficulties can be quite different for each child.
Children with Asperger syndrome will have many behaviours that are similar to those seen in children with autism. However, individuals with Asperger syndrome will have no history of language delay, have better fundamental language skills and will generally be of average to above-average intelligence.
Some characteristics of Asperger syndrome
People with Asperger syndrome may display some of the following characteristics:
Difficulty in forming friendships.
A preference for playing alone or with older children and adults.
Apparently good language skills, but difficulty with communication. Language may be considered to be very advanced or ‘precocious’ when compared to their peers. The person may be able to talk extensively on a topic of interest, but have difficulty with more practical tasks such as recounting the day’s events, telling a story, or understanding jokes and sarcasm.
A lack of appreciation that communication involves listening as well as talking. For instance, they may not allow their communication partner an opportunity to engage in the conversation.
A very literal understanding of what has been said. For example, when asked to ‘get lost’ (go away) a person with Asperger syndrome will likely become confused and may literally try to ‘get lost’.
Inability to understand the rules of social behaviour, the feelings of others and difficulty ‘reading’ body language. For example, a person with Asperger syndrome may not understand that someone is showing that they are unhappy by frowning.
Behaviour varies from mildly unusual, eccentric or ‘odd’ to quite aggressive and difficult.
Having rules and rituals that they insist all family members follow.
Anger and aggression when things do not happen as they want.
Sensitivity to criticism.
A narrow field of interests. For example a person with Asperger syndrome may focus on learning all there is to know about cars, trains or computers.
Gender bias in Asperger syndrome
The World Health Organization's ICD-10 classification gives the male to female ratio as 8 to 1. This means that approximately eight times more males than females are diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. However, this apparent ‘gender bias’ may be due to the fact that girls with Asperger syndrome are better at learning and copying social skills and are therefore more able to ‘disguise’ their lack of skill.
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Sensitivity and/or aversion to certain sounds, smells, textures, and tastes.