Only a skilled psychologist will be able to guide you with respect to the best treatment as per your child’s needs. Someone with Asperger’s syndrome can have other mental health conditions too. If you are worried that your child is showing signs of Asperger’s syndrome, we suggest you seek support from an expert mental health professional, immediately. Talking to our psychologists and therapists can help you understand more about your symptoms and live a more productive and fulfilling life. Besides this, they show significant repetition of interest and activities which might be problematic and age-inappropriate for the child.ĭo you want to learn more about Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s is a high-functioning type of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is why it’s symptoms are comparatively less severe than the other types of ASD. Usually, a person who suffers from Asperger’s symptoms shows difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as some difficulties in maintaining usual patterns of behavior. Your score indicates that your child has no such significant signs of Asperger’s symptoms. However, according to some research, this is because autistic girls mostly get underdiagnosed or they might be better protected genetically. It’s also believed that boys tend to get diagnosed 4 times more with this syndrome than girls. Apart from genetics, being exposed to environmental toxins such as viruses or chemicals as well as exposure to air pollutants might also contribute to the development of Asperger’s. Some experts believe that Asperger’s Syndrome is caused by changes in the brain, however, research is still underway. Asperger’s Syndrome is different from other disorders in the autism spectrum as it does not involve cognitive and language deficits. It is characterized by repetitive, restricted patterns of behavior and deficits in social interaction and non-verbal communication. What Is Asperger’s Syndrome?Īsperger’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is considered to be a part of the autism spectrum. Please note: This test is a self-assessment and not a diagnostic test.

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