| Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism | | | | they are less of a person. By getting diagnosed, not |
| that effects people in different ways than regular | | | | only can you or your child put a name to the problems, |
| autism. Because it usually does not affect language, | | | | but it is then also possible to get treated to improve |
| many people with Asperger Syndrome go | | | | your overall situation. |
| undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that is | | | | Some symptoms to watch out for if you suspect |
| usually not caught at an early age and is instead a | | | | Asperger Syndrome are some of the same |
| disorder that develops later in life. Asperger Syndrome, | | | | symptoms that people with full-blown autism |
| however, can be a very difficult condition to have, so | | | | experience. This includes social confusion, first and |
| as soon as you suspect yourself or your child of | | | | foremost. Many people with Asperger Syndrome find |
| having communication and social behavior problems, | | | | it very difficult to deal with transition or change, wanting |
| see your family doctor. | | | | everything to stay the same. A quickly changing |
| Many famous and successful people were diagnosed | | | | environment is especially confusing. People with |
| with Asperger Syndrome. Historians even suggest that | | | | Asperger Syndrome also may say rude or |
| Einstein and Mozart each suffered from this disorder. It | | | | inappropriate things when they don't mean to do so, |
| is important to note that no form of autism is a form | | | | and may not be able to understand others' thought |
| of mental retardation. In fact, most people with | | | | processes. |
| Asperger Syndrome are very intelligent. Asperger | | | | Another common trait they share with autistic |
| Syndrome does not dictate mental ability, but rather | | | | individuals is fixation, although people with Asperger |
| makes it difficult for people to communicate in social | | | | Syndrome usually have more control over their |
| settings, much in the same way a typical autistic child | | | | fixations, which take the form of highly focused |
| has trouble with behavior in groups. | | | | interests. If you suspect yourself or a loved one of this |
| When this disorder goes undiagnosed, children do not | | | | disorder, these are just a few of the signs for which |
| get the help they need, leading to problems in school | | | | you should be watching. You doctor should be able to |
| such as bullying. Most children are relieved to find out | | | | answer further questions and provide both reading |
| they have Asperger Syndrome instead of just thinking | | | | material and treatment for this disorder. |