Write An Essay On Asperger's Syndrome

In the past, the DSM has classified Asperger’s Syndrome as its own condition. However, the newest edition, the DSM-5, has grouped Asperger’s Syndrome into a new category called Autism Spectrum Disorder. This lumps Asperger’s into a group with other previously singular diagnoses such as Autism and PDD-NOS. This has been a large source of controversy during the new release of the DSM-5. Though these disorders have previously been separate, Asperger’s does have enough reason to be grouped with Autism; in fact, Asperger’s Syndrome has even been previously referred to as high functioning Autism. This can be shown through the similar communication, social interactions, and limits in interest. The communication styles of people who have both Asperger’s and Autism are very odd. Children with Autism sometimes take longer, and possibly even lack the ability, to learn speech. While children with Asperger’s Syndrome typically talk in an advanced manner, seemingly well past their years and with speech that can be extremely formal, they also have difficulties communicating because of this. Though these differences seem as if they are opposite for each disorder, they are related in the way that they inhibit the children’s ability to …show more content…
Both types of children have a hard time reading social cues. Neither can understand sarcasm and both have difficulty reading body language. These children seem to have a lack of any sort of empathy for other people; they do not have the ability to understand how others are feeling. While they may be able to be in conversations, it typically will not last for very long. Children with Autism have a hard time carrying on conversations. On the other hand, children with Asperger’s Syndrome can go on and on about one particular subject and are unable to tell that the listener has lost interest. Another problem these children both have is not being able to make eye