Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Asperger syndrome

Do you know asperger syndrome affects millions across the globe? Asperger syndrome is a autism spectrum disorder.

Asperger syndrome is characterized by restricted and stereotyped activities or interests and inability to form and develop social interactions.Asperger syndrome has some difference with other autistic disorders because for these patients there is no delay in developing language or speaking skills.

But these patients show motor clumsiness and improper usage of language in different context. It is distinguished by a series of symptoms. They don’t show basic communication skills. These patients show one-sided or narrow minded approach in conversation with others. They can not understand jokes, or inside meanings of common language. They will continue conversation even if the second person is not interested.

Asperger disease individuals are quite rigid and emotionless. The cause for Asperger syndrome is brain impairment and it has nothing to do with malnutrition or parental caring. Some preservatives in vaccines such as teratogens are also believed to cause symptoms.

The training of social skills will help this people to develop better social interaction skills To control anxiety and mood swings, medications will really help. Training for normal conversation will help them to a great extent in their social circles.

Training should be given to parents as well to practice inside home. Like any disorder condition, an early intervention is very important. Proper diagnosis, care and support from the family and society will help asperger syndrome patients to lead a better life.

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