Asperger Syndrome is A Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder With High Functioning People

  • 12 years ago
What is Asperger Syndrome
In 1944, Pediatrician Hans Asperger, described children who were clumsy, lacked non-verbal communication skills and did not express empathy.
Asperger syndrome , A S, is a disorder on the autism spectrum. Its on the mild or high function end of the spectrum.
Its diagnosed in the early childhood years, and many individuals with the condition compensate and live successful lives.
But the challenges of the condition lead to social isolation, difficulties at school, work and in relationships. People with the syndrome are not prone to criminal behavior.
Because of divergent diagnostic criteria, estimates of its prevalence vary from one case in 250 to one case in 10 thousand children.
Many people are undiagnosed. Asperger syndrome has no racial preference. The estimated male to female ratio is four to one. The exact cause is not known. Because it runs in families it may have a genetic basis.
Anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are common conditions see