Symptoms Of Aspergers Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome symptoms include:

Participate in one hand, long-term conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject

Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward postures and gestures

Show an intense obsession with one or two specific topics, narrow, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather or snakes

Appearing not to understand, empathize with, or be sensitive to the feelings of others'

Having difficulty "reading" other people or understanding humor

To speak with one voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast

Moving clumsily, with poor coordination

Unlike children more severe forms of autism spectrum disorders, people with Asperger syndrome often have developmental delays in language skills. This means that your child uses single words by 2 years and phrases by the time he or she is 3 years. However, children with Asperger syndrome may have difficulty maintaining a normal conversation. Conversations may feel clumsy and lack the usual give and take of normal social interactions.

Toddlers and school-age children with Asperger syndrome can not show an interest in friendships. Young people with Asperger often have developmental delays in motor skills, walking, catching a ball or playground equipment.

In infancy, children with Asperger's can be very active. In adulthood, people with Asperger syndrome may suffer from depression or anxiety.

When to seek medical advice

All children have their quirks, and many children show signs or symptoms of Asperger's syndrome at some point. It is natural for young children to be egocentric, and many children show great interest in a particular subject such as dinosaurs or a favorite fictional character. These reasons are usually not be alarmed.

But if your elementary school student has frequent problems in school or seems unable to make friends, it's time to talk with your child's doctor. These problems have many possible causes, but developmental disorders such as Asperger's syndrome should be considered. Children who have behaviors that interfere with learning and social development should have a full assessment.