Asperger Syndrome

Hye Everyone.! 
today in our english classes, we need to give out a topic that rare to listen but do exist. so there's a team bring out their title 'ASPERGER SYNDROME' 
To be honest its my very first time hearing this and at first i thought it was asparagus the vegetable. whho knows vegetable got syndrome ? but actually its not. hahaha
so here i give you some explanation.


Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's, is a developmental disordercharacterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. As a milder autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it differs from other ASDs by relatively normal language and intelligence. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and unusual use of language are common. Signs usually begin before two years old and typically last for a person's entire life.

Thus, here is a list of signs to watch out for – if observed in someone; they may have Asperger’s Syndrome which needs be treated at the earliest.

1. Underdeveloped Social Skills

Those with Asperger’s Syndrome are usually very handicapped at social interaction. They are unable to have or maintain friendships, especially when it comes to their immediate peers. Many such individuals will befriend people who are either much younger or much older to them. Even amidst their friends, they may be unable to behave in a socially appreciable manner. Having conversations with new, unknown people is especially challenging for them.

2. Problem with Nonverbal Behaviour

Nonverbal behaviour such as eye contact, hand gestures and facial expressions is often lacking in individuals with AS. Talking to them is thus rather difficult for there may be lack of clarity in regards with what they are saying. Further, their disinterest in explaining themselves via conversation and discussion naturally makes it difficult to keep up with such individuals. Most patients who have underdeveloped social skills are very likely to have such problems with nonverbal behaviour as well.

3. Seeming Emotional Incapacity

It is commonly observed that people with Asperger’s Syndrome do not seem emotionally accessible. They come across as insensitive and uncaring to the needs/troubles of others. Often, this is due to the fact that they are unable to provide socially appropriate responses when interacting with others. Moreover, their style of speech is unable to convey what truly underlies their outward deadpan demeanour.

4. Lack of Bodily Coordination

Another common sign of AS is an apparent lack of coordination in movement. Walking with a stilted gait, making jerky motions and a tendency to be very awkward and clumsy are observed in many patients. They tend to trip, fall and drop things rather frequently, which is often mistaken for ordinary carelessness or inefficiency.

5. Fixation with Rituals and Routines

Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome also tend to have an unusual preoccupation with rituals, routines and set patterns of living. They will wake up, eat, indulge in various activities and sleep according to a fixed schedule. They may even have a particular sequence associated with actions such as what they will eat first, or which clothes they don before and so on. It is common for them to get very upset and agitated if these rituals/routines are disrupted for any reason.