aspergers syndrome, is it hard to fit in?
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as you probably know aspergers syndrome is on the autistic spectrum so lets say there is a scale of 1 to 10. depending on where you are on that scale the more severe symptoms there are ie 1 is low and 10 is high.\n\nAspergeric children do find it hard to relate and to have sympathy or empathy for others which can come acrros to others as being rude. This is a big developmental hurdle which is the main reason for why they dont fit in or are emotionally held back\n\nIn the right environment children with aspergers can intergrate very well. In schools depending on what part of the spectrum they fall, they may be better off in a main stream school maybe with the help of a learning support assistant. \n\nIn the uk children can be statemented which will qualify them to have free extra support within a school.\n\nAspergeric children can be disruptive or sometimes the complete opposite and very introverted. As I said with the right support, patience and understanding of adults and peers they can do very well.\n\nAs for the teacher who commented that the aspergeric child she knows that "will never live alone"etc etc...\nyou cant say that about all aspergeric children. Children with severe problems are more likely to be autistic
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My son has Aspbergers Syndrome which is very similar to high-functioning autism. I get so frustrated with his lack of communication. If things aren't going his way he stops talking and just grunts or yells. If I try to guide him somewhere and he doesn't want to go, he'll collapse to the floor. He's 5 years old and isn't potty-trained either. We jsut had him going to the bathroom at the beginning of the summer and it lasted for 2 months, but he's relapsed. I keep trying to explain to him that he needs to have this under control by the time kindergarten starts, but I never know what he understands since his lack of communicative social skills leave me guessing and confused. Anyone else in this same boat?\n\nLack of verbal communication, unless in babies;\n\nAsperger Syndrome (AS) or disorder is a neurological disorder characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech and mannerisms. The syndrome is considered part of the spectrum of pervasive developmental delay and is sometimes referred to as "high-functioning autism."
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Try this link for the "Westchester Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other PDDs".  They can put you in touch with the help you need.
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I am an Aspie with two children with Asperger's.  I have to agree that there are a lot of children running around with very negative social skills.  I think that one of the big differences is that children with Asperger's are taught where NT children learn from the environment.  If the parents, teachers, other figures in the child's life are disrespectful then they will pick up on that.  Where I live children are dumped outside for the summer and do not go home until ten to twelve at night.  These children pick up on all the negative behaviors and have no structure or good role models.  My children are not allowed outside unsupervised.  If my children hit, hurt, or aggravate another child I am there to teach him it is wrong.  There is no one there to teach the child who usually started the situation.
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I do not know the percent but if you are a doctor and you marry a scientist it is more likely that you two will have an aspergers child.  Go figure.  Aspergers makes you different but that does not mean you shouldn't have kids.  I am related to an Aspergers kid, he has echolalia and palalia ,can read at 9th grade level even though he is 8. He is bright but strange little boy, socially he is behind and sees things differently than other kids his age, has few friends, but he will grow and learn how to cope in this world and maybe be a Bill Gates.  My point?  Don't worry.  Hope he is healthy.  Or she.\n\nYou can join groups or forums for Aspergers like yourself.  It might be helpful and entertaining.
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Could you maybe have Asperger's syndrome? Social apathy is one symptom...\n\nAsperger's Syndrome is a newly recognized neurological disorder. It shares many of the same characteristics of autism, although people with Asperger's Syndrome do not have the accompanying disabilities. Those afflicted with this syndrome have difficulty understanding what those around them think and feel. As a result of this, they often behave inappropriately in social situations, or do things that may appear to be unkind or callous. Many Asperger sufferers have a difficult time in planning and coping with change despite average or above-average intelligence. This manifests itself as a notable lack of "common sense".\n\nTwo things with this answer:\n    (a) It's only a suggestion, I don't know you and could therefore never presume to diagnose you based on the tiny bit of info you have shared... \n    (b) If you think you may have Asperger's, it does not mean you are abnormal! Social abilities/interest are on a continuous scale/spectrum, with the low end being people who are very social and high end being autism/Asperger's. Most people with Asperger's do not feel they have a diability...\n\nIf you think there is a remote possibility you may 'have' this, I would suggest searching 'dsm-iv asperger's' in yahoo to see the criteria for a diagnosis...\n\n\nAll the best!
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Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder named for a Viennese physician, Hans Asperger, who in 1944 published a paper which described a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. In spite of the publication of his paper in the 1940's, it wasn't until 1994 that Asperger Syndrome was added to the DSM IV and only in the past few years has AS been recognized by professionals and parents. \n\nIndividuals with AS can exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range from mild to severe. Persons with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. They often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest. They have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues (body language) and very often the individual with AS has difficulty determining proper body space. Often overly sensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights, the person with AS may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else seems to hear or see. It's important to remember that the person with AS perceives the world very differently. Therefore, many behaviors that seem odd or unusual are due to those neurological differences and not the result of intentional rudeness or bad behavior, and most certainly not the result of "improper parenting". \n\nBy definition, those with AS have a normal IQ and many individuals (although not all), exhibit exceptional skill or talent in a specific area. Because of their high degree of functionality and their naiveté, those with AS are often viewed as eccentric or odd and can easily become victims of teasing and bullying. While language development seems, on the surface, normal, individuals with AS often have deficits in pragmatics and prosody. Vocabularies may be extraordinarily rich and some children sound like "little professors." However, persons with AS can be extremely literal and have difficulty using language in a social context. \n\nAt this time there is a great deal of debate as to exactly where AS fits. It is presently described as an autism spectrum disorder and Uta Frith, in her book AUTISM AND ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, described AS individuals as "having a dash of Autism". Some professionals feel that AS is the same as High Functioning Autism, while others feel that it is better described as a Nonverbal Learning Disability. AS shares many of the characteristics of PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder; Not otherwise specified), HFA, and NLD and because it was virtually unknown until a few years ago, many individuals either received an incorrect diagnosis or remained undiagnosed. For example, it is not at all uncommon for a child who was initially diagnosed with ADD or ADHD be re-diagnosed with AS. In addition, some individuals who were originally diagnosed with HFA or PDD-NOS are now being given the AS diagnosis and many individuals have a dual diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism. \n\nFor your information, I've included below a copy of the DSM IV Description. In addition, I've also added a more down-to-earth description that was originally posted to the autism listserv. \n\nMore at the websites below. Lots of good sites for info. I knew someone (adult) w/Asperger's. They have no social cues so it makes it really hard to be around them or be friends.
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You have to stay on the school and the teachers. Let them know that you are a concerned parent. If your not there call them. They should have given you a parent rights book when they made that decision. I have a 16yr old brother with Aspergers.  A good site to get onfo also is http://www.autismtoday.com/index.asp. Remember dont let up. They will see that you want whats best for him, not any special treatment.
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Hmmmm, I think I'd find someone with aspergers interesting :) sure
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I used to work for a company (best in the USA) that worked with individuals with Autism.  I can tell you in the time I was there I worked with hundreds of individuals and thier family's . Each day I was in amazement in how these parents coped. such as the home I went into who had 2 twin boys age 2-3 (during the time I was there) I was in awe how the parents kept it togather these boys were second stage Autism and had some speach and were able to commuicate a little. however there textile needs were out of hand. The family had to literaly bateen down the hatches everything was nailed down or tied shut or latched in some way or another in the almost 2 years I worked with this family and children they actually had calmed down enough to make eye contact keep thier cloths on say a few words and one actually potty trained. They sat at the table to eat and no longer climbed ontop of EVERYTHING. Everday I went to work knowing and hoping I made a difference in someones life ( I visited and average of 10-30 individuals a week) and that a milestone might be met that day (milstones maybe he sat and put his hands on the table for five seconds, or that he made eye contact, or followed directions from a parent. I would go home everynight glad that I had normal healthy children yet sad for the parents I had to leave each night to deal with thier battles, many of nights I would cry on the way home wishing I could do more for them all. \n  There is a great sight you can go to that has everything you could ever imagine on Autism no matter what you are looking for it is there. "More atusim related links than you can shake a stick at"  www.isn.net/~jypsy/autlink.htm\n    Good luck with your surve and what you might do is contact your local organization that deals with these indiviuals and ask them if you could have them hand out a questionaire prepared by you, espeially if this is for a school paper or something of the sort.
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Do you need help? Is someone you love autistic? It is so scary becuase so little is known about it and it seems like there is nowhere to turn. My brother is autistic and if you would please email me at sassybubs3087@yahoo.com and I can give you more information on austism and where to get help. I do not know if there are any cases in your area. Good luck\nNote to others: Please do not contact me via email unless you have an autism related question and then I will attempt to help you to the best of my abilities.
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Asperger syndrome, also called Asperger's syndrome, AS, or the more common shorthand Asperger's, is characterized as one of the five pervasive developmental disorders, and is commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. In very broad terms, individuals with Asperger's have normal or above average intellectual capacity, with atypical or poorly developed social skills often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual as a result.\n\n \nAsperger described his patients as "little professors".The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper. She named the syndrome after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician who himself had used the term autistic psychopathy.\n\nFor a lot more, please check reference links
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This would be a real challenge for me since I've never met such a person. I would definitely try to communicate with him/her using body language or signing or maybe writing down what I would like to say. \nIn general dealling with such a person in my opinion shows us how "disabled" we "normal" people are in dealing with others!\n: )
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Hi, I think autism and sensory disorders (trouble with balance) are inherited because quite a few people in my family are just like the people you are talking about. It could very well be Asperger's Syndrome because both boys and girls can have this and they do include all the problems that you mentioned. However...Asperger's Syndrome has no facial changes. It could be a different syndrome closely related though...lots of genetic syndromes can have symptoms that are very closely related to autism. Some syndromes even include what is called autistic like behaviors. Have you ever thought of getting the family...all of them tested at a geneticist? Also it could be a metabolic problem so you could also have everyone tested with a specialist in metabolics. The tests are usually just a simple blood test...nothing scary or anything. Good Luck!
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Aspergers Syndrom is a disorder on the Autistic spectrum. It disables him from social interaction and feelings. He may be very intellegent or need more academic help if he has the lower functioning version. It is not as serious as the others like PDD and Down syndrome and .... others ETC. But he may need a special class that ofers higher academics and more social skills and adult living classes. This class is called Autistic Support. hope this helps best of luck!!!
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What do you need to know?\n\nMy niece has "strict" autism, as opposed to "Aspergers".  \n\nShe doesn't talk more than one word at a time, but understand a lot. (It's hard to know how much she understands since she can't tell us)  \n\nShe can't color in the lines, much less write.  I want to get a computer for her & see if I can get her to type.  \n\nShe is unusually affectionate for a child with autism, but it has to be on her terms.  She doesn't want people to come up & give here a great big hug, but she may give you a hug.  You have to give her some space.  She likes holding hands & carresses & seems to respond favorly to "sweet talk", (saying "I Love You" & such)\n\nShe just got potty trained (out of diapers) last year, but still has a bit of a problem with bowel movements.  She is nine years old.\n\nYou can add to your question so if this isn't what you were wanting, please clarify.\n\nSome people might send in links to an autism chat room.  I'd be interested in that, myself.
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Most people with Aspergers, also, have multiple diagnosises.\nhttp://www.aspergers.com/ This site should help answer any further questions you may have.