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This blog is continued from the blog series part 1
Because the symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome are often hard to differentiate from other behavioral problems, it’s best to let a doctor or other health professional evaluate a child’s symptoms. But below is a list of common signs and symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome.
Young Child:
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Difficulty understanding basics of social interaction.
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Difficulty picking up social cues.
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Wants friends, but is unable to make or keep any friends.
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Unable to use the right tone and volume of speech.
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Trouble understanding age-appropriate humor.
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Visual-perceptual difficulties.
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Difficulties tolerating changes in daily routine.
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Conversations almost always revolving around self rather than others
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“Scripted,” “robotic,” or repetitive speech
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Obsession with complex topics such as patterns or music
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Awkward movements
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Odd behaviors or mannerisms
Teen Years:
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Vulnerable to manipulation and peer pressure.
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Difficulty reading other’s behavior.
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May want friends but may feel shy or intimidated.
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May be naive and trusting.
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Socially isolated
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Depression and anxiety
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Uninterested in following social norms, fads or conventional thinking.
Adulthood:
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Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact.
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Appearing not to understand or be sensitive to others’ feelings.
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Having a hard time “reading” other people or understanding humor.
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Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast.
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Moving clumsily, with poor coordination.
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Having an odd posture.
Stay tuned for the next blog on treatment options for Asperger’s Syndrome.
Resources:
Online Asperger’s Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S)
Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership (GRASP)
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