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  • Autism : - Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism The nature of autism is not well understood, and a subject of controversy. In psychiatry, autism (called autistic disorder in the DSM) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes marked problems with social relatedness, communication, interest, and behavior. It is considered to be one of the five types of pervasive developmental disorders (or autism spectrum disorders). Typical characteristics include great difficulty in communicating with others, inability to understand jokes or read between the lines, and a somewhat unintentional lack of consideration for those outside of their 'sensory independence'; their independent world. Typically, autism spectrum disorders appear during the first three years of life. It is estimated that it occurs in approximately 2 to 6 in 1,000 individuals, and is 4 times more prevalent in males than females. It is most prevalent in Caucasian males, although it occurs in both genders and every race. While certain (inconclusive) treatments for autism exist, it is widely considered that absolute cure from autism is impossible since it involves aspects of neurological brain structure determined very early in development. Asperger's syndrome : - Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger%27s_syndrome Asperger's syndrome (AS), is a pervasive developmental disorder commonly referred to as a form of "high-functioning" autism. The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper; she named it after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician whose work was not internationally recognized until the 1990s. Like other conditions currently classified as an autism spectrum disorder, Asperger's Syndrome is strongly sex-linked, with males currently comprising approximately 75 percent of diagnoses. However, this figure may not be completely accurate, as girls are arguably more exposed to social situations and thus have more of a chance to learn to imitate the non-autistics and behave "normally". the individual with Asperger's can be every bit as "mind-blind" as the person with profound classical autism. For those who are severely affected by "mind-blindness", they may, at best, see a smile but not know what it means (is it an understanding, a condescending, or a malicious smile?) and at worst they will not even see the smile, frown, smirk, or any other nuance of interpersonal communication. They generally find it difficult or impossible to "read between the lines"; that is, figure out those things a person is implying but is not saying directly. It is worth noting, however, that since it is a spectrum disorder, a few with Asperger's are nearly normal in their ability to read facial expressions and intentions of others. Those with Asperger's often have difficulty with eye contact. Many make very little eye contact, finding it overwhelming, while others have unmodulated, staring eye contact that can be off-putting to others Asperger's syndrome can involve an intense and obsessive level of focus on things of interest and is often characterized by special (and possibly peculiar) gifts; one person might be obsessed with 1950s professional wrestling, another with national anthems of African dictatorships, another with building models out of matchsticks. Particularly common interests are means of transport (for example trains), computers, and dinosaurs. These interests are often coupled with an unusually high capacity to retain and recall encyclopedic amounts of information about the favored subject. In general, orderly things have appeal to individuals with Asperger's.Hans Asperger called his young patients "little professors", based on the fact that his thirteen-year-old patients had as comprehensive and nuanced an understanding of their field of interest, as university professors. It is because of this that individuals with Asperger's are considered to have a higher intellectual capacity while suffering from a lower social capacity.
  • Asperger's Disorder is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder. Both Asperger's Disorder and Autistic Disorder are in fact subgroups of a larger diagnostic category. This larger category is called either Autistic Spectrum Disorders, mostly in European countries, or Pervasive Developmental Disorders ("PDD"), in the United States. In Asperger's Disorder, affected individuals are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood. There are impairments in two-sided social interaction and non-verbal communication. Though grammatical, their speech is peculiar due to abnormalities of inflection and a repetitive pattern. Clumsiness is prominent both in their articulation and gross motor behavior. They usually have a circumscribed area of interest which usually leaves no space for more age appropriate, common interests. Some examples are cars, trains, French Literature, door knobs, hinges, cappucino, meteorology, astronomy or history. The name "Asperger" comes from Hans Asperger, an Austrian physician who first described the syndrome in 1944. An excellent translation of Dr. Asperger's original paper is provided by Dr. Uta Frith in her Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Uta Frith (Editor) Cambridge University Press 1992 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- English neuropsychologist Uta Frith, a world-wide known authority in Autistic Spectrum Disorders, brings many other experts together to present the state of the art information about autism and Asperger's Disorder. An excellent introduction by the editor is followed by first-ever translation into English of Hans Asperger's original 1944 paper. A senior researcher and the scientist who reminded the English-speaking world of the 'Asperger's syndrome' in 1981 for the first time, Lorna Wing describes the relationship between Asperger's syndrome and Kanner's autism, presenting her "autistic continuum", supported by her invaluable research on the subject. Christopher Gillberg from Sweden traces the neurobiological aspects of Asperger syndrome presenting six family studies along with his own, widely accepted diagnostic criteria. Digby Tantam from England describes Asperger syndrome in adulthood. A prominent American child psychiatrist Margaret Dewey from Ann Arbor, Michigan helps us understand how individuals with autistic spectrum disorders tend to think and react to common social situations both with her "informal test of social-know-how" and "insider viewpoints". Finally Francesca Happe's analysis of the autobiographical writings of three Asperger syndrome adults helps us appreciate the problems of interpretation these individuals experience. A 'must read' seminal work in the field. I recommend it both for lay and professional readers.
  • The disorder affects people in various ways, but individuals with Asperger's commonly share characteristics such as an ability to focus intensely on areas of interest, hyposensitivity/hypersensitivity to certain stimuli and sensory integration problems, self-stimulating ('stimming') behaviors such as rocking back and forth or verbal utterances, and difficulty interpreting facial expressions and other social cues. Some positive characteristics include things such as enhanced mental focus, excellent memory abilities, superior spatial skills, and an intuitive understanding of logical systems. These characteristics can often lead to fulfilling careers in mathematics, engineering, the sciences, music, art, or language.
  • 1) "Asperger syndrome is a term that is used when a person has a hard time talking with other people in the usual way. When people talk they use body language like smiling and other non-verbal communication, and words often have more than one meaning. A person with Asperger syndrome has a hard time understanding these non-verbal forms of communication and other meanings of words, and they only understand what the word means like from a dictionary. People with Asperger syndrome do not know how to understand irony, sarcasm, and slang uses of words as well as what facial expressions mean. They also do not know how to socialise with other people and can be shy. People with Asperger syndrome are just as smart as everyone else and it is not a mental illness. Doctors see Asperger syndrome as a mild form of autism. It is sometimes called "high-functioning autism". This means somebody with autism who looks like they do not have autism, but their brains still works differently than that of other people." Source: http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome 2) "Asperger syndrome (also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's disorder, 'Aspergers, or AS) is a condition on the autistic spectrum. It manifests in individual ways and can have both positive and negative effects on a person's life. Like other autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger's includes repetitive behavior patterns and impairment in social interaction. However, Asperger's differs from 'classic' autism in that non-social aspects of intellectual development generally proceed at a normal or accelerated rate. The disorder affects people in various ways, but individuals with Asperger's commonly share characteristics such as an ability to focus intensely on areas of interest, hyposensitivity/hypersensitivity to certain stimuli and sensory integration problems, self-stimulating ('stimming') behaviors such as rocking back and forth or verbal utterances, and difficulty interpreting facial expressions and other social cues. Some positive characteristics include things such as enhanced mental focus, excellent memory abilities, superior spatial skills, and an intuitive understanding of logical systems. These characteristics can often lead to fulfilling careers in mathematics, engineering, the sciences, music, art, or language." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
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  • Asberger's is a kind of autism, and people with Asberger's are generally labeled as "higher functioning." Autisim is really interesting in that not all people with autism share the same characteristics. You may find that the child who is non-verbal, can't sit still, and has trouble with a break in routine has autism. Or you might find that the grocery store clerk who has a remarkable talent for remembering minute details has autism. Autism isn't just one specific thing and not all people with autism learn or function the same way.
  • here is a link from Wiki!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome
  • asperbers syndrome, a disease
  • AS is a neurological abnormality that some claim to be an affliction or congenital disease. What AS is *exactly* differs as there are degrees of AS and the symptoms vary widely; it belongs in the category of Autism Spectrum Disorders, emphasis on the SPECTRUM. Long story short is that our brains are wired differently. Most of us are of above-average intellect (Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla...), develop language skills at a normal rate (unlike any other form of Autism) but have a lack of social awareness. We don't always pick up on cues such as sarcasm, body language, etcetera, and when we do it is a conscious effort rather than an intuitive reflex like it is for most people. However, we have greater insight into other things. Many of us are visual thinkers. When you pop the hood of your car, do you SEE the pistons going up/down in the cylinders ans the camshaft rotates at 1/2 the speed of the crankshaft with little sparks flying and gas spraying every other time a piston hits top dead center, or do you just see a lump of metal with a bunch of hoses and wires? If you want a more detailed answer, you *really* have to be one of us. Since you are not, I recommend reading "Look me in the eye" by John Elder Robison or nearly anything written by Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD.

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