Aspergers Symptoms list

Detailed list of symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome

Impairments of communication:

• Peculiarities of speech and language
• Overly formalized speech patterns
• Flat, expressionless monotone speaking, often times too loud
• Overly literal interpretation of words and phrases
• Inability to recognize idioms

Impairments of interaction with others

• One-sided monologues regardless of listener interest
• Inappropriate comments
• Poor listening skills or lack of interest in what others say
• Difficulty initiating conversation or engaging in dialogue
• Poor response to direct address
• Lack of eye contact
• Complete lack of interest in facial expressions or body language
• Poor awareness of personal space
• Ignorance or neglect of previously agreed upon rules
• Lack of empathy with others

Impairments of social imagination

• Narrowness of interests, often manifest as a singular preoccupation
• Withdrawal or aloofness
• Eccentric personality
• Preoccupation with an internal agenda
• Preoccupation with small errors by others
• Highly repetitive in play or manner
• Rigidity of thinking
• Poor adaptation to change

Of course, not all of these are indicative of Asperger's Syndrome but the presence of many of these signs or a conflagration of symptoms across all three of the impairments listed above could very well be cause for concern. Asperger's Syndrome manifests in a wisely varied manner from one child to another but repetition, poorly relating with others and eccentric speech or conversation abilities (or lack thereof) are often found.

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This information is provided for educational or purposes of broad knowledge.
Contact a medical specialist for diagnosis and medical advice.

If your child does indeed suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, the following schools offer support for students with Asperger's Syndrome and symptoms.