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 Asperger Syndrome is on the autistic spectrum. Like 'classic' Autism, Asperger Syndrome is a disability which affects the way a person relates to and communicates with others and it shares a number of characteristic traits, including difficulty in communication, difficulty with social relationships, inflexibility of imagination and lack of creative play.
However, there are variations in Asperger Syndrome. Many people with Asperger Syndrome try hard to be sociable. They do not dislike human contact, and are interested in the world around them. Some are aware that they may be 'different' and many find it hard to understand non-verbal signals or facial expressions. Many people with Asperger Syndrome will speak fluently, but seem unaware of the reaction of the person to whom they are speaking; disregarding the lack of interest in their chosen subject, or the person's feelings. Their speech may be over precise or over literal and when they are spoken to, may take words too literally. They may be unaware they are behaving differently and may make inappropriate remarks in a specific situation. Sometimes, jokes, exaggerated language and metaphors can cause the person with Asperger Syndrome to be confused or anxious.
Many people with Asperger Syndrome excel at learning facts and figures, however they find it very difficult to use this knowledge usefully. Many find subjects like literature or imagining the future very difficult. They often develop an obsessive interest in a hobby or collection, which usually involves arranging or memorising facts about a very specialised subject. |
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