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Showing posts with label Educate Yourself. Show all posts
Friday, December 12, 2014
Asperger's Syndrome: Myths And Truths
Earlier today, I discovered this interesting article from http://www.bbc.com/ entitled "Lesser-Known Things About Asperger's Syndrome," by Robyn Steward. In my opinion, this article definitely pinpoints what is true and what is mythologized about Aspergers. If you want to read it for yourself, just click on the link below. I would love for you all to post your opinions about it, whether your reviews are positive or negative. Remember, although commentary is welcome on my blog site, try your best to disagree without being disagreeable!
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-ouch-28746359
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-ouch-28746359
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
What Is Asperger's Syndrome?
DISCLAIMER: For those who already know about Asperger's Syndrome, you can skip this post!
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restrictive, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
Asperger's Syndrome include:
Problems with social skills: Children with Asperger's Syndrome generally have difficulty interacting with others and are often awkward in social situations. They generally do not make friends easily. They have difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation.
Eccentric or repetitive behaviors: Children with this condition may develop odd, repetitive movements, such as hand wringing or finger twisting.
Unusual preoccupations or rituals: A child with Asperger's Syndrome may develop rituals that he or she refuses to alter, such as getting dressed in a specific order.
Communication difficulties: People with Asperger's Syndrome may not make eye contact when speaking with someone. They may have trouble using facial expressions and gestures, and understanding body language. They also tend to have problems understanding language in content and are very literal in their use of language.
Limited range of interests: A child with Asperger's Syndrome may develop an intense, almost obsessive, interest in a few areas such as sports schedules, weather, or maps.
Coordination problems: The movements of children with Asperger's Syndrome may seem clumsy or awkward.
Skilled or talented: Many children with Asperger's Syndrome are exceptionally talented or skilled in a particular area, such as music or math.
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties, and restrictive, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
Asperger's Syndrome include:
Problems with social skills: Children with Asperger's Syndrome generally have difficulty interacting with others and are often awkward in social situations. They generally do not make friends easily. They have difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation.
Eccentric or repetitive behaviors: Children with this condition may develop odd, repetitive movements, such as hand wringing or finger twisting.
Unusual preoccupations or rituals: A child with Asperger's Syndrome may develop rituals that he or she refuses to alter, such as getting dressed in a specific order.
Communication difficulties: People with Asperger's Syndrome may not make eye contact when speaking with someone. They may have trouble using facial expressions and gestures, and understanding body language. They also tend to have problems understanding language in content and are very literal in their use of language.
Limited range of interests: A child with Asperger's Syndrome may develop an intense, almost obsessive, interest in a few areas such as sports schedules, weather, or maps.
Coordination problems: The movements of children with Asperger's Syndrome may seem clumsy or awkward.
Skilled or talented: Many children with Asperger's Syndrome are exceptionally talented or skilled in a particular area, such as music or math.
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