Category: aspergers

Children and adults with Asperger’s syndrome experience a wide variety of symptoms, and no two cases are exactly the same. Some individuals will face minor issues that don’t interfere with their everyday lives, while others will struggle to function in academic, social, and workplace environments. For many years, Asperger’s syndrome was considered a distinct diagnosis, but… Continue reading Asperger’s Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

While Asperger’s is no longer used as a clinical diagnosis — as of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association classifies Asperger’s as part of the autism spectrum disorders — the terminology is still commonly used. And as with most autism spectrum disorders, researchers aren’t able to pinpoint one specific cause of Asperger’s. But they do have some… Continue reading What Factors Raise Your Risk for Asperger’s Syndrome?

Your doctor might recommend one or several types of therapies to help you or your child cope with Asperger’s syndrome. While it is no longer a specific diagnosis on its own — the American Psychiatric Association reclassified Asperger’s under the broader umbrella of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in 2013 — many clinicians still consider treatment… Continue reading Treatment of Asperger’s Syndrome: Many Therapies Can Help

When you think of autism, you might picture a child who is nonverbal and has a lower IQ. But this isn’t necessarily the case for kids with Asperger’s syndrome. There’s no specific Asperger’s test to tell the difference between Asperger’s and autism, but many experts agree that the two disorders each prompt distinct behaviors. From the way they communicate to the… Continue reading How Is Asperger’s Different From Autism?

It takes a lot of work to make a marriage or other long-term relationship a success. And when one partner has Asperger’s syndrome, the relationship can be even more of a challenge. Given that Asperger’s makes emotional connections and social communication extremely difficult, it’s no wonder that a partnership between a person with Asperger’s syndrome… Continue reading Coping With a Partner's Asperger's Syndrome – Autism Center – Everyday Health

Your doctor might suggest that your child take a test to see if he or she has symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome. Some assessments are designed for children, while others are specifically created for adults. Asperger’s is no longer considered its own syndrome in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Because doctors are… Continue reading Testing for Asperger’s Syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome is a high-functioning developmental disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Symptoms, such as difficulty with social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and trouble making eye contact, vary widely among affected individuals. Asperger’s may go unrecognized until a child or adult begins to experience difficulties in school, work, or other social settings. But Asperger’s… Continue reading Famous People With Asperger's Syndrome