Asperger syndrome

disorders, characterized by social impairment, communication difficulties and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autism or classical ASD is the most severe form of the autism spectrum disorder. A milder form of ASD is the Asperger Syndrome. The Autism Spectrum Disorder occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and can affect every age group. Currently 1 out of 68 people have ASD. Males are more likely to have ASD, they’re about 4 of 5 times more likely than girls.…

Severe problems and syndromes that may accompany ASD includes mental retardation, seizures, and tuberous sclerosis sensory problems. Many children with ASD are very sensitive to certain sounds, textures, taste, and smells (Allen & Cowdery). Other forms of ASD is Rett’s disorder (Allen & Cowdery). It’s known as Rett syndrome is diagnosed primarily in females. Diagnosis is often made on the basis of the repetitive gestures…

In 1944 a Viennese pediatrician named Hans Asperger conducted a clinical research trial involving 200 children in which four boys manifested traits associated with autism but had normal cognitive functions and language development, yet significantly lacked interpersonal skills. He had classified their behavior as autistic psychopathy and detailed that it was responsible for their idiosyncrasies such as unreciprocated nonverbal communication, self-imposed isolation, and specialized…

the cushion was for, and why I noticed that Andrew was different. Andrew has Asperger syndrome, which is now classified as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder “is a complex developmental brain disorder caused by a combination of genetic and environmental issues” (Autism Speaks Canada). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) “includes three distinct neurological disorders: autism (or classic autism), Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified…

Through clinical agreement, it had been stated that autism should be diagnosed as early on as possible so that intervention can be implemented at the youngest age possible. However, there was very little evidence for this statement, indicating that the effect of age at onset of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) program was not in fact proven (Fernell et al., 2011). With that, there are many issues overall that need to be researched, as well as resolved, before general…

Haddon’s portrayal of the Boone family helps the reader to effectively comprehend humanity and human relationships. Haddon’s 2003 novel “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time” gives a unique view of the life of an unusual boy with Asperger’s syndrome. The Boone family gives a clear picture of a dysfunctional family that deeply shows how not everyone in this world is normal or has normal relationships. The family also shows how important trust is to human relationships, and that…

Abstract Somebody that has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), higher functioning disorder on the autism spectrum, will usually display a lack of empathy towards others. One that has AS displays little to no delay in language or cognitive development, does better with routine, and motor development can be delayed, but mostly it is their social interactions with others that makes more of show. Empathy is something that we should display towards others, meaning we should be able to…

blurb spot alludes to Asperger disorder, high-functioning autism, or intellectual disorder called savant syndrome. In July 2009, Haddon composed on his blog that "Inquisitive Incident is not a book about Asperger's....if anything it's a novel about distinction, about being an outcast, about seeing the world in an astonishing and uncovering way. The book is not particularly about a particular issue," and that he, Haddon, is not a specialist on extreme autism spectrum or Asperger disorder.…

Since the 1940s autism has been a growing disability across the world. Back in 1985 5 out of every 10,000 people were diagnosed as being autistic. From 2000 to 2002 the rates increased to 6 out of every 1,000. Today 1 out of every 88 people can be diagnosed anywhere on the Autistic Spectrum. To understand why so many are affected by this disorder we must look at the history, what types of labels are present today, how an individual obtains a diagnosis, what to look for in these individuals, and…

Kohls, Troian, Brodkin, and Shultz, 2012). Autism spectrum disorder has recently become an umbrella over subtypes of autism which were previously categorized separately. ASD now refers to autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and Asperger syndrome. (Chevallier, Kohls, Troian, Brodkin, and Shultz, 2012). Along the autism spectrum, afflicted individuals all have different experiences based on their own unique combination of characteristics.…