...Asperger's Syndrome Misty Elzey BEH/225 May 27, 2012 Cherie Leffler Asperger's Syndrome Asperger’s syndrome is typically used to describe children who are on the high functioning end of the autistic spectrum. Unlike other disorders on the spectrum, these children typically do not have difficulty with intellectual development or speech. Those individuals with Asperger’s syndrome typically avoid eye contact and appear to have a lack of empathy for others. They may also be preoccupied with certain topics or parts of objects. For example, instead of playing with a matchbox car, a child with Asperger’s may focus on just the tires. These children also dislike any changes in their routines and have difficulty understanding social cues. Delayed motor development, unusual speech, and heightened sensitivity to sounds, textures, and tastes are also symptoms of this condition. These children may also not understand jokes and have a tendency to take everything literally. Asperger’s syndrome is considered a developmental disorder. The incidence rates for this condition are not well established, but it does appear that boys are three to four times more likely to have it than girls are. It is named after Hans Asperger, an Austrian pediatrician who studied four children with the symptoms in 1944. Asperger referred to these children as having autistic psychopathy. He described it as a personality disorder marked by social isolation. His work was published, but not widely known until an...
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...Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Michelle Mason South University Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome The comment by Hans Asperger that 'not everything that steps out of line, and thus "abnormal", must necessarily be "inferior", Atwood (2006) truly underlines what Autism and Asperser’s Syndrome is and how it is becoming more and more of a concern in America. This concern of Autism and Asperger’s rises, as more children are being diagnosed everyday. In order to understand the affects of these diseases one must first understand the characteristics and the children that live with Autism. Research on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome will take the reader into areas that before hand have not been considered by most. Although this disease has been heard of, many have not experienced it in their lives. This paper will explore the emotions of autistic children and parents and the grief of realizing that these children are autistic, how these children learn, the challenges they face and how society views these children through medical and scientific research as well as the author’s personal research and life experiences with this disease. To understand Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, the reader must first be able to identify and define what it is and what the characteristics are. In the article Autism and Genetic Disorders, Dr. A.L. Reiss (1986) who is head of the Department of Developmental Neuropsychiatry, Kennedy Institute for Handicapped Children, he describes and defines the signs...
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...Along the massive Autism spectrum lies an incredibly peculiar and intriguing disease: Asperger’s Syndrome. This disease was first described and characterized in 1944 by the Austrian scientist, Hans Asperger. He first described it as “autistic psychopathy”. What makes this particular disease so fascinating is that many people may not know they have it. Many people who are affected by this particular disease are labeled as “high functioning” along the spectrum. They may seem relatively normal to untrained persons. They can be highly intelligent and may possess a wide range of vocabulary. Many of the issues involved with Asperger’s is not with cognitive development or language but with social interactions. Many people with Asperger’s have difficulties...
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...Asperger’s Syndrome and Acting “…the only person who stands in the way of your achieving something is you.” Temple Grandin, (Developing Talents). What if I told you one out of every 68 people possesses an incurable disorder? ( CDC) Not to worry, it isn’t contagious. This disorder is Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) has many different levels of diagnosis, and persons diagnosed with this disease have varying levels of function as far as cognitive and behavioral symptoms. I am going to be focusing on one of the higher functioning diagnostic levels: Asperger’s syndrome and whether persons diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome can be successful in the performing arts. Asperger’s syndrome is a level of diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum disorder....
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...Asperger syndrome also known as Asperger’s spectrum disorder is a development disorder related to autism, and characterized by higher than average intellectual ability coupled with impaired social skills and restrictive repetitive patterns of interest and activities. (Autsim Society, 2018) Asperger’s isn’t a learning disability, it has features of autism, nonverbal disabilities, and ADHD. Asperger’s is different from autism because there is no speech delay for someone who has Asperger’s versus someone who has autism. A person who has Asperger’s has a normal or better than expected intelligence however simply struggle with social interaction primarily. A person who has Asperger’s is considered high functioning on the autism spectrum, people...
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...psychologist, published the first official definition of what is now named after his namesake, Asperger’s Syndrome. Similar descriptions fitting those of the disorder existed well before Asperger’s, such as the “Schizoid Personality of Childhood,” which was termed in 1926 by Eva Sucharewa, a Russian neurological assistant. Regardless of its name, the disorder encompasses a part of the autism spectrum, which affects such key aspects of an individual’s life, such as their social interactions, thought processes and minor physical movements. Asperger’s research, despite being conducted and documented during a time of great medical discoveries, did not become widely known...
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...Asperger’s syndrome is one of the most popular types of autism among adults and adolescents. The vast majority of the world has heard of Asperger’s but do they know what it is? When a person hears the word Asperger’s they would usually think of a young child but, what happens when that child becomes an adult? The reality of the situation is that Asperger’s is for life. Once the sufferers are adults in there society they have to learn that they need to rely on themselves to take the medicine that they need. Asperger’s syndrome ranges from mild to severe. Some people might be very normal and they just have very mild social problems. On the other hand a person might not be able to look at people without having a panic attack. Asperger’s syndrome...
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...Asperger's syndrome is a disorder that was brought under the category of autism spectrum disorder. People affected with this syndrome have intellectual level above average but they have difficulties with social interactions, they find it hard to understand social signal and to communicate with others. This disorder is diagnosed normally in the age of 5 to 9 years but this disorder is also diagnosed in adulthood. Asperger’s Syndrome affects 0.003 to 4.28 in every 1000 people. Males are four times affected as often as females. In this article, we will explore the symptoms, causes and the treatment of Asperger’s syndrome, so read the complete article. Symptoms Of Asperger's Syndrome In Adults This disorder is usually diagnosed at an early age,...
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...Married To Asperger’s Introduction We all remember the awkward kid in school who was a loner and unable to sustain friendships. What happens when this kid grows up, will they marry, can they marry, is it possible for this person to have a successful marriage? What barriers are there and how can they be dealt with so an other-centered extravert can have a fulfilling marriage with a self-absorbed person with Asperger’s syndrome? People with Asperger’s syndrome have difficulties in relationships in general. Marriage is probably is the most interpersonal of all relationships. I believe it may be difficult for an extravert to have a fulfilling marriage. Asperger’s syndrome is one of the Autism spectrum disorders that are characterized by abnormalities of social interaction and communication. Those that are diagnosed with the syndrome often associated exhibit restricted behavior or activities such as being fascinated and glued to a certain activity and often have a general delay in the development of their speech (Janzen, 1999). Because of this, there is a very high likelihood that the people diagnosed with this syndrome will have a problem when it comes to the development of friendships (IAP, 2011). They may engage in a one sided conversation about their topic of interest without necessarily taking into consideration the feeling of the listener and whether he or she is interested in their topic of discussion...
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...Living with Asperger's Syndrome Albert Einstein, Bela Bartok, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Thomas Jefferson and I. Is this a list of Geniuses? People who have changed history? Or are these people who display the symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome? Dr. Tony Attwood, the world-renowned Australian psychologist who is an expert on Asperger's Syndrome, cited them as examples of people with Asperger's during a Conference held at the Palisades Center in Rockland, New York, in October of 1999. Dr. Attwood is a practicing clinical psychologist at MacGregor Specialist Center in Australia, with twenty-five years of experience in the field of Asperger's Syndrome. I had the opportunity to join over 200 other participants at the day-long Asperger's Conference. Participants came from as far away as Africa to assist with organizational tasks and to listen to Dr. Attwood's presentation, as well as his answers to questions from the audience. Dr. Attwood, who has worked with Asperger's patients and lectured around the world, commented, "I have always been impressed by their patience and ingenuity in achieving abilities others acquire without a second thought." Where does the name Asperger's Syndrome come from? Over fifty years ago, a Viennese pediatrician, Hans Asperger, published the first study of youngsters, mostly boys, with a common pattern of abilities and behaviors: lack of empathy, little ability to form friendships, one-sided conversations, intense absorption in a...
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...Asperger’s Syndrome is a specific type of Autism that was founded and distinguished from other similar mental health disorders in the 1940’s. Its name origins came from the man who originally discovered it- Hans Asperger. He was a Viennese pediatrician who worked closely with children, specifically males, throughout his practice. He focused on boys who had normal language development and average intelligence, but still had signs of autism. The boys met with other professionals in addition to meeting with Hans, these other professionals categorized them as having a high-functioning form of autism. With testing and written observations, Hans eventually identified these boys as having a type of specified autism called “Asperger Syndrome”. In 1994 it officially became an independent disorder. In 2013, both autism and Asperger’s were placed under the broader category of “Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Autism and Asperger’s are so commonly lumped together because they have many similarities. Children with autism are sometimes perceived as uninterested in others whereas those with Asperger’s have the desire to fit in and interact with peers, they simply don't have the skills. They may be socially awkward, not understand social rules, or show a lack of empathy. They are often unengaged in conversation and don’t make eye contact. Another difference between these two disorders lies in their speech patterns. Children with autism usually have delayed speech or misuse their language while...
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...Virginia Berry June 15, 2011 PS380 Professor Husk Kaplan University Aspergers Syndrome is one of the most common autism spectrum disorders, (Hunt & Marshall, 2006). There are many symptoms that are common with children with Aspergers syndrome. One symptom may be showing intense obsession with specific subject like cars, bugs or the weather. Speaking in a monotone voice or speaking fast is another symptom of Asperger’s (MayoClinic, 2011). There are approximately 26 to 36 out of 10,000 school-age children that are diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome (Ehlers & Gillberg, 1993). Like classic autism, there is no known factor that causes Asperger’s Syndrome. Though many parents believe there is link autism by childhood vaccinations, there is no documented proof that the two are related (Downs, 2011). Treatment for Asperger’s Syndrome can be reviewed with the four major schools of psychotherapy; structuralism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology and psychoanalysis. Structuralism is to analyze the mind in simple components and find how the components fit into a complex form, (Britannica, 2011). Behaviorism is a theory that all behaviors are learned through conditioning. Gestalt psychology theory is based off perception, (Britannica, 2011). Psychoanalysis is based on observation of individuals that are unaware of their behavior and emotions, (APSAA, 2011). Individuals living with Asperger’s Syndrome may not benefit from all four major schools of psychotherapy. Behaviorism and psychoanalysis...
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...General Psychology Asperger’s Syndrome Tiffany Beach Asperger's syndrome is defined as a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Doctors group Asperger's syndrome with other conditions that are called autistic spectrum disorders or pervasive developmental disorders, these disorders affect social skills and communication. A good thing to keep in mind Asperger’s syndrome is generally thought to be at the milder end of the autistic spectrum disorders. There is no cure for Asperger's syndrome, but if your child has the condition treatment can help him or her learn how to interact more successfully in social situations. Children with Asperger's syndrome usually don't have delays in the development of language skills, but can develop delays in their motor skills. While children with Asperger's syndrome engage in conversation they may feel awkward and lack usual give and take, also showing signs of not wanting to form friendships. Despite all of this a child with Asperger’s syndrome can be quite active. Here are a few questions to help determine if your child may have Asperger’s syndrome: * Does your child engage in one-sided, long-winded conversations and not notice if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject? * Do they show an intense obsession with one or two specific subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, or weather? * Have they appeared to...
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...Asperger’s disorder (AD) is a developmental neurological disorder that affects the human nervous system. It is described as a type of autistic spectrum disorder. The name itself is termed by professor Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist who described the condition and its symptoms among four young patients in 1944. He defined his young patients as having a difficulty in social interactions, nonverbal communications like gestures and facial expressions, narrow range of interests, and a lack of empathy. He also identified that this syndrome is distinctive as it is not a learning disability because people who live with it are as smart or smarter than normal people. For instance, one Asperger’s patient solved an error in Newton’s laws of motion...
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...Running head: Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome Cynthia Brownlee Eng 101 October 30, 2011 Abstract Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a relatively new disability to the United States. The awareness of the disability is about twenty years old. However, the increase of the number of individuals being diagnosis is rapidly growing. This paper defines the characteristics of an AS individual and provides information for educators as far as strategies and accommodation needed to make the classroom successful. The education arena holds the responsibility of learning strategies and interventions in assisting an individual with AS. Asperger’s Syndrome According to Lee and Park (2007), “‘Autistic psychopathy’ (as cited in Asperger, 1944, p.76) was the first term used to describe Asperger’s Syndrome” (p. 132). In 1943 the condition of autism was discovered by Dr. Leo Kanner. His description of autism reflects the lack of involvement of children socially with other people, but reflects the consistency of routines and differences in mannerisms. In 1944 Dr. Hans Asperger, who was unknowing of Kanner’s work with autism, introduced children with a milder form of Autism. He published his work; however, the audience of the research was very limited. Asperger revealed in Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) when his works were published in Germany. The United States was not introduced to this disability until...
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