| Aspergers is a syndrome in the Autism Spectrum | | | | when returned to school after school holidays may be |
| Disorder family. People that have Aspergers | | | | difficult for them. |
| syndrome are on the higher end of the spectrum | | | | 6. Children with Aspergers will often talk a lot about |
| meaning that their symptoms aren’t as bad as | | | | something they are interested in even if those around |
| Autism. The main problem with Aspergers syndrome is | | | | them are not at all interested in it. They may also just |
| that people have trouble in social situations. Although | | | | say what they are thinking even if it is un-appropriate, |
| they are often quite intelligent they are lacking socially | | | | they don’t really realise that it is not appropriate. |
| and emotionally. | | | | 7. Aspergers children will often have trouble making |
| Symptoms of Aspergers syndrome do not really | | | | friends as they find it hard to relate to other children. |
| show until about school age and children may have all | | | | They do want to build friendships but just aren’t |
| the symptoms while others may only have a few | | | | sure how. |
| symptoms. | | | | 8. They will often avoid eye contact. This is a trait in |
| Here are some of the most common symptoms of | | | | Autistic children. |
| Aspergers syndrome. | | | | 9. They may sometimes have repetitive movements |
| 1. They may find it difficult socialising with other children. | | | | like flapping their hands or rocking back and forth while |
| They will usually wait for other people to approach | | | | sitting. They may use movements like these to calm |
| them rather than walk up to someone and start a | | | | themselves. |
| conversation. | | | | 10. The tone of their voice is often flat and spoken with |
| 2. They may speak with words that are advanced for | | | | just one tone and doesn’t show much emotion. |
| their age, the sort of words that adults use. | | | | 11. They will often be un-coordinated and will |
| 3. They find it hard to distinguish voice tones and so | | | | sometimes have an awkward walk or run. |
| may not realise when someone is joking or being | | | | Children with Aspergers do have the most positive |
| sarcastic and will take what they say very seriously | | | | outcome on the Autism spectrum. They are usually |
| even if it wasn’t meant in a nasty way. | | | | very intelligent and have good language skills and can |
| 4. They will often find one thing that interests them and | | | | often be taught the social skills that they lack. |
| become almost obsessed and want to learn | | | | To teach Aspergers children the social skills that they |
| everything they can about that thing. | | | | need in life it is best to start dealing with them as early |
| 5. They don’t like change and even a small change | | | | as possible. If you notice symptoms or suspect your |
| in their routine can really upset them. This can make it | | | | child may have Aspergers syndrome then it is best for |
| difficult for an Aspergers child to start school and | | | | your child to seek help straight away. |