What is Asperger Syndrome?
Asperger syndrome is a condition that is similar to autism. It used to be identified as Asperger's till 2013, after which it was categorized as part of one umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Asperger's can be differentiated from autism by typical to strong verbal language skills and intellectual ability.
Asperger's usually involves
Difficulty with social interactions
Remarkable focus and persistence
Improved aptitude for recognizing patterns
Hypersensitiveness to light sounds, tastes, and others
Difficulty with conversational give and take
Difficulty with nonverbal communication
Clumsiness or uncoordinated movements
The symptoms and tendencies vary with each person. People with Asperger's learn to overcome their challenges by relying on their strengths.
People with this syndrome pride themselves in their identity as 'Aspie' even though the term is no longer used in diagnosis.
Therapies and services for Asperger
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps with anxiety and other personal challenges.
Social skills training can help them understand social cues and improve conversational skills.
Speech therapy will help them with voice control.
Physical and occupational therapy helps with coordination
Psychoactive medicines help manage depression, anxiety, and ADHD that is present with this condition
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