Asperger’s Syndrome In today’s society‚ Asperger’s Syndrome is being talked about‚ and seen‚ more than ever‚ from television shows‚ such as Parenthood‚ to magazine articles‚ and of course in the inclusive classroom. Throughout this paper we will be looking at where Asperger’s Syndrome originated‚ some of the characteristics and causes‚ as well as ways in which teachers and parents can better deal with a child that has Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is found under Autistic Spectrum
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Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder and is considered a high functioning form of Autism. Autism spectrum disorders are also known as pervasive developmental disorders and can affect social skills and communication. Asperger syndrome can also delay the development of motor skills and cause sensory problems. While there is no cure for Asperger syndrome‚ there are treatments to help teach the skills affected by Asperger to patients to help them cope with the disorder. Research is currently
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Aspergers Syndrome is a lifelong neurobiological disorder of social interaction and behavior (Frith 2004; Wing 1981; Gillberg and Gillberg 1989; Klin et al. 2000). The purpose of this study was to study the language performance in school-aged children with Aspergers Syndrome along with their age‚ sex‚ and IQ matched controls. Prior to the study‚ they expected children with Aspergers Syndrome to perform below average in the selected measures of language due to their difficulties in language development
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Asperger syndrome is a disability which is similar to autism‚ where people see the world in a different perspective and interact with others differently. You are born with the syndrome and have it for life as there are no cure or treatment to this disability‚ however are series of strategies and approaches to help the people. What are the main difficulties that people with Asperger syndrome encounter? People with Asperger syndrome‚ have resembling difficulties as people with Autism‚ such as having
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Asperger’s Syndrome “John Robison has longed to connect with other people‚ but by the time he was a teenager‚ his odd habits—an inclinations to blurt out non sequiturs‚ avoid eye contact‚ dismantle radios‚ and dig five-foot holes (and stick his younger brother in them)—had earned him the label “social deviant’”( Robison‚2007). John Robison was diagnosed as having an Asperger’s Syndrome. People living with Asperger’s Syndrome have varying complications from the syndrome. Some complications people
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to overcome. I am going to write about Asperger’s syndrome and how people affected by this mental disorder overcome it over time. Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurologically based syndrome that is diagnosed normally from birth to 3 years old. Asperger’s is a high functioning form of Autism which is a mild form of Autism (Psycology Today). This means that the person can talk‚ but will have a hard time socializing with others. Asperger’s is a syndrome that appears mostly with kids‚ but can also appear
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House Rules Book Review Draft Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability that falls on the autism spectrum. Children with Asperger syndrome usually have trouble with social skills‚ common sense‚ and change (Williams‚ 1995.) Although AS is on the autism spectrum‚ children with AS are usually on the high functioning side of the spectrum. Williams (1995) describes the difference between low and high functioning kids with AS as‚ lower functioning children with autism live in a world
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Asperger’s Syndrome - What Are the Signs of Aspergers? Persons with Aspergers in many cases are highly intelligent but don’t have a clue about something social. Storage is very developed in many individuals with Asperger’s and can be a unique skill for them‚ especially when it comes to saying facts. Individuals with Asperger’s exhibit several of the next signs: Unusual communication design (speaking in an excessively conventional method or not talking at all). Issues with social skills‚ the absence
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People with Asperger’s Syndrome are often described‚ as having social skills deficits‚ reluctance to listen‚ difficulty understanding social give and take‚ and other core characteristics‚ is typically quite misunderstood and/or misdiagnosed in our country today. First recognized by Hans Asperger in 1944‚ who recognized that the patterns of behaviors and characteristics were often noticed in the parents as well‚ most noticeably in the fathers‚ and he very perceptively noted‚ “that the condition was
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to a separate disorder. The controversy over whether Asperger’s and autism should be separated is one that has been ongoing. Autism spectrum disorder is the favored term among clinicians. There hasn’t been a ton of research done on Asperger’s syndrome but it is suspected that there’s a possible genetic contribution. Asperger’s does appear to run in families. Until recently‚ individuals with Asperger’s disorder generally went undiagnosed. Currently‚ it is estimated that 1 to 2 per 10‚000 people
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the barriers of learning for a learner with autism/Aspergers in Performing Arts and can Performing Arts support the learning of a learner diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers? This essay is going to attempt to answer some of the questions that arise from teaching an individual‚ studying Performing Arts‚ who has been diagnosed with Aspergers or Autism syndrome (AS). First of all the paper will define autism‚ discuss the differences between Aspergers and Autism. Looking at behaviour‚ social communication
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Novels Depiction of Asperger’s Syndrome The story The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time‚ written by Mark Haddon‚ is a story about a young boy with growth from childhood into adulthood. It is about a boy with Asperger’s Syndrome‚ named Christopher‚ who goes on a journey to find his long lost mother and matures a lot along the way. The disorder that Christopher has is called Asperger’s Syndrome‚ which is very similar to Autism. Throughout the novel‚ the reader begins to have a good
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Asperger’s Syndrome Today there are many different types of disabilities and syndromes. When you have a child to be diagnosed with a disability or a syndrome life can suddenly become overwhelming. This is especially true if they have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Parents sometimes feel guilty because their child has a disability or syndrome. Parents may feel that they are responsible for their child’s disability or syndrome. Parents may feel guilty about their child being diagnosed
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Introduction To the Disorder Asperger’s syndrome (AS)‚ originally described by Hans Asperger in 1944 (Attwood‚ 2007‚ p. 23)‚ was historically considered a distinct high-functioning subtype of autism. It is now considered simply an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following a change to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013 (Kite‚ Gullifer‚ & Tyson‚ 2013). “Autism spectrum disorders are severe disorders of development that can affect social interaction‚ communication
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Rett Syndrome for Girls Only Rett syndrome is very rare neurological disorder that affects the brain. The disorder primarily effects girls only‚ but there has been reported cases of males with the disorder. The disorder is rare‚ it effects one in every 10‚000 to 15‚000 females‚ in all racial and ethnic groups. Rett syndrome effect one in every 100‚000 males. Rett Syndrome impairs the child’s speech‚ motor functions‚ daily activities‚ and respiratory functions. Rett Syndrome is usually diagnosed
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In this imbalance research paper‚ it will discuss and explain of a certain disorder in the nervous system called Tourette’s syndrome. It will also acknowledge the current studies and research that can potentially find a way to cure this disorder. First‚ we need to more knowledgeable about this disorder. Tourette’s syndrome “is a nervous system (neurological) disorder that starts in childhood. It involves unusual repetitive movements or unwanted sounds that can’t be controlled (tics)” (Mayo Clinic
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Speech Topic: Asperger’s Syndrome General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about a mild variant of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome. Thesis: Asperger’s Syndrome is a fairly common‚ but it is still widely misunderstood because of its unique characteristics and connotations. I. Introduction A Attention Getter: “In the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory‚ the character Shelton is clearly suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome‚” says writer Paul Collins
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Asperger’s syndrome and the adverse effects of stigmatization 2 INTRODUCTION The Center for Disease and Control estimates that‚ “1 in 88 children has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder” and shows a 78% increase since 2007 (CDC‚ 2012). However‚ many children with Asperger’s are often misdiagnosed with mental illness‚ such as bipolar disorder or ADHD. A man named Sean Honeysett was misdiagnosed for nearly two decades‚ was prescribed anti-psychotic drugs‚ and was in and
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Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder in which the individual has normal intelligence and language development‚ but lack some social and communication skills. People with Asperger’s Syndrome dislike change and have obsessive routines that they must follow. They have overly acute senses and observe the world differently than others. However‚ people with Asperger’s syndrome have a normal IQ and in some cases are very talented in a certain area. Treatment for Asperger’s syndrome is mostly to
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Asperger’s Syndrome - How Can I Help My Child Understand Subtle Speech Patterns Like Sarcasm? Asperger’s syndrome is a neurological disorder. Which means that it’s something you are born with. You cannot catch Aspergers‚ or could you "cure" it. Asperger child often has difficulties in the communications area. An "Aspie" as someone with Aspergers is frequently called‚ may tend to employ a literal interpretation of language. An important reason for an Aspie’s issues with social functioning could be
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