What is aspergers syndrome?!
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Asperger Syndrome 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 recognized by professionals and parents.
Individuals 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.
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".
By 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, 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.However, persons with AS can be extremely literal and have difficulty using language in a social context.
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.
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Autism
It is a form of autism
It is a mild form of Autism.
A girl, Heather, recently had it on Americas Next Top Model. That's the only reason i know haha.
Here's some more information on it if you want to learn more.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TBZz4f2Y...
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