Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is classified as an autistic spectrum disorder. People with AS typically have difficulty with social interactions, exibit repetitive behavior, have significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, have average or above average intelligence, exhibit difficulty with motor coordination, and other differences from the general population.
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LemvI have Aspergers and I wrote this article not long ago. It may give you an idea of what it's like to have Aspergers, which is on...
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Response: It simply means that you did not know that much better at that time in your life. Response: Seriously! You do...
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There is no evidence that shows that women with Asperger's Syndrome start menopause eariler or later than other women. This,...
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Given the symptoms you listed, included below, yes, you could have Asperger's Syndrome. You would need to see a specialist for a...
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Any child can "fall in love" with an adult, though their perception of love is generally false, and really they're feelings are...
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IMPROVED ANSWER: There is some evidence that children with autistic spectrum disorders (including AS) go through periods of...
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Strattera, also known as atomoxetine, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for treating attention-deficit...
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We cannot know for certain. But Jane Austen was a pretty good observer of human character. She seemed to understand psychology...
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Sadly, it is commonly perceived that people with Autism are not intelligent. This is in fact, not the case and I believe it is...
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Well, it depends on the person. I have asperger's syndrome myself and things I learned from my own experience is that people with...
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There is no known pathological connection to autism. I am not a physician, neurologist, what-have-you, but my understanding is...
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In my opinion, having known some people with Asperger's, I would say that he does not have it.
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Probably not. However, developing relationships can be too difficult for the person with autism to bother trying, and thus the...
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It really depends upon the person. People with AS have different preferences just like anyone else. The one thing you are most...
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Some, but not all, people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) suffer from face blindness (prosopagnosia), a condition in which they...
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I did not know Susan Boyle has Asperger's Syndrome, but no, we can not all sing with perfect pitch or melody. One of the things...
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Freiberg's maneuver--an inward rotation of the thigh--stretches the piriformis muscle. In sitting patients, Pace's maneuver will...
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I was just wondering the same thing. It would be wise for someone to research them as a variable for enviromental and medical...
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Well, it does exsist. However, it's not really anything totally devistating. How do I know this? I have aspergers. Basically, a...
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So little is known about autism and asperger's that we cannot answer this question.
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A: It is a possibility. Nikola Tesla was an inventor and engineer who was viewed as eccentric. Some of his characteristics that...
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No, their is no way to prevent aspergers.
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There is a wealth of information and a wide variety of resources on Asperger's disorder on-line alone, and some of these sites...
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Possible... he has an eye for detail & usually has a certain preferance for his movies. though im not really sure
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Dan ackroyd
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No. I don't know where you heard this but it has never been brought up in any interview, discussion and I don't believe Gerard...
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What is Asperger's Syndrome?Asperger's syndrome (aka Asperger's disorder or AS) is a developmental disorder commonly referred to...
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It all depends on how well the person with Asperger's copes with hand-eye co-ordination skills. I have Asperger's and have to...
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Aspergers syndrome is a disorder having to do with a person's ability to interact socially. Because it is a social disorder, the...
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My behavior was "bizarre" at 18 months!
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I have asperger's and I see yellow perfectly fine.
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A randomized, controlled, double-blind study showed "significant improvements in overall functioning, receptive language, social...
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Temple Grandin, a person with high-functioning autism, wrote a letter suggesting some poor job possibilities and good...
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Good careers for people with Asperger's Syndrome can vary depending on the individual, but in general careers where the person...
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No Official Diagnosis There is no publicly known official diagnosis of autism or Asperger's Syndrome for Michael Jackson. People...
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Asperger's disorder
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Not at all, as far as researchers have been able to determine. There is no known link between AS and homosexuality that research...
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Asperger Syndrome is one of the diagnoses included in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and there are many factors which may...
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No. We are not physically handicapped. I was a star runner and hurdler in track, and always finished in the top ten at Cross...
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Within the category of neurotypical people there is a wide range. Some are not flexible enough to ever trust a person with...
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Most of the people on the following list are speculated to have Asperger's Syndrome, rather than being confirmed cases of...
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Adjustment disorder is an excessive response to life stresses that affects a person's work or social life. Symptoms can be...
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First, no one knows whether or not Isaac Newton had Asperger's Syndrome (AS). Second, even if he did have AS, we don't know...
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Yes. While Asperger's has only recently been 'discovered' the syndrome has been in existence probably as long as man has been...
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People with Asperger's Syndrome might often feel lonely and isolated. Many find comfort in learning more about AS, and joining...
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Tony Attwood's and Carol Gray's "Discovery Criteria" describes people with Asperger's Syndrome in a positive way. So as not to...
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No They are completely unrelated, however some can be comorbid; existing together. For example, schizaffective disorder is a...
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Reece Lovatt does have it.
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The writers did not write the characters with the intention of Sheldon having Asperger's Syndrome (AS), but as one of the...
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Marco Gianetti - FA football coach (b.1972)
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Asperger's Syndrome (AS) has many characteristics in common with autism and is thus viewed as a variant of it. It is a...
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No, it is not contagious. Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental impairment within the autism spectrum. It is usually mild. Most...
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Contradictory responses by WikiAnswers contributors: For the United States, more than likely No. I have to agree with the No....
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The only way to answer this question with certainty is by asking Bill Gates' doctor. And unless that doctor has screened him for...
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Yes, he does. My AS therapist knows him. His is so bad he say ANYTHING without a script; which includes live tv shows and normal...
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I have Aspergers, and I understand money perfectly fine. I know how to save it up, what I should and should not buy, saving for...
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Indeed, it is now widely accepted that the man many believe was the greatest movie director of all-time, Stanley Kubrick,...
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According to information about Ulillillia, people speculate that he has either autism or Asperger's Syndrome. However, some think...
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yes Even if not diagnosed until adulthood it will have been there since birth as it's a lifelong condition.
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It occurs more often in boys than girls.
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If you suspect you may have AS, you can see a therapist for an official diagnosis or look at the list of symptoms. If you are a...
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Some people suspect that he did have Asperger's Syndrome, while others think it is unlikely. Isaac Newton lived before the...
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No. Asperger's Syndrome doesn't discriminate - ANYONE can have it.
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According to his agents, he does not. It has been a rumor spread via the Internet but denied by Steven Spielberg and I would...
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Well let's see...about 1-in-110 people have an Autism Spectrum Disorder and about one third of these (e.g 1-in-250 to 300ish)...
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They can.It has been heard of that an Aspergers person may be in thought for a long period time and can ask a question that may...
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Diagnosis is usually accomplished through imaging of the cervical spine, with plain x rays, CT scans , and/or MRI imaging.
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Treatment is based solely on monitoring the diet and treating symptoms as well as any biochemical abnormalities that might...
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No. There is no clear connection. Rather, people with AS tend to be heavily critical of the people and situations they find in...
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This is a complex question. Touch varies - firmness, location on the body, and what the person is being touched by (such as a...
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If you need to know what his behavioral problems are according to him, you should ask him. He could have problems similar to...
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Asperger's Syndrome does not seem to occur more frequently than autism. More cases of autism are diagnosed than cases of...
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actually now classic autism, low functioning autism, aspergers, pdd, and pdd nos are all grouped with one label : autism spectrum...
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A:Anyone can have epilepsy, so yes people with Asperger's syndrome could have it as easily as anyone. A:There is a link...
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Some do, but it is not a definitive requirement. I thought it was "impossible" to learn to control my temper when I came across...
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Response: Researchers and mental health experts are still investigating the causes of autism and AS. Many believe that the...
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I have Asperger's Syndrome, and I've been told my whole life EVERYTHING that was wrong with me! Seriously, people born with...
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Try and make an image for yourself. try and become a little more popular, maybe change your appearance a little, but being...
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People with Asperger's Syndrome typically are very interested in specific subjects and like to learn lots of details about them....
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A proportional amount to the number of those in the population with AS, give or take a few.
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People with Asperger's disorder tend to lack, or may be deficient in, what is called "Theory of Mind." According to Wikipedia,...
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That depends. Milder cases of autism or Asperger's Syndrome are usually more difficult to detect. A person with a mild case...
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The related links will help you.
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In the teenage years, the difficulties caused by Asperger's Syndrome tend to cause them more stress as they try to fit in with...
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A: AS is 'untreatable' I'm sorry to say its a case of get used to the way they are. There is no right doctor to treat it...
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A: Asperger's is not a disease. Therefore any cures for it = void A: There are no cures for Asperger's, and Asperger's is...
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It is uncertain. Some people who diagnose or work with people with Asperger's Syndrome describe Asperger's Syndrome (AS) as...
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no Aspergers is a human disorder which is impossible for any animal to have.
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Yes!! Most cats do - we are far behind in studying other animals so people like to think that only humans are special enough to...
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I would first off get your son evaluated by his/her doctor and also have a psychiatrist evaluate your son. My son started with...
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