Re: Re: Asperger’s syndrome(Autism Treatment)

[Anonymous]

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Asperger’s syndrome, also called Asperger’s disorder, is a type of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Asperger’s syndrome was named for the Austrian doctor, Hans Asperger, who first described the disorder in 1944. PDDs are a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize with others, to communicate, and to use imagination.Although Asperger’s syndrome is similar in some ways to autism — another, more severe type of PDD — there are some important differences. Children with Asperger’s syndrome typically function better than do those with autism. In addition, children with Asperger’s syndrome generally have normal intelligence and near-normal language development, although Aspergers Symptomsthey may develop problems communicating as they get older. Autism is often described as a ‘spectrum disorder’ because the condition affects people in many different ways and to varying degrees. Asperger’s syndrome has only recently been recognized as a unique disorder. For that reason, the exact number of people with the disorder is unknown. While it is more common than autism, estimates for the United States and Canada range from 1 in every 250 children to 1 in every 10,000. It is four times more likely to occur males than in females and usually is first diagnosed in children between the ages of 2 and 6 years. Asperger’s may engage in long-winded, one-sided conversations without noticing or caring about the listener’s interest. They also often lack usual nonverbal communication skills, such as engaging in eye contact with others they’re talking to, or failing to react and empathize with other people’s stories and conversation. This may make them seem insensitive, although that is rarely the case. They may have a hard time “reading” other people or understanding humor.