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Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. By Emily Curry. Asperger’s Syndrome - symptoms. Has Trouble recognizing social cues (such as body language, facial expressions)

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Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

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  1. Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome By Emily Curry

  2. Asperger’s Syndrome - symptoms • Has Trouble recognizing social cues (such as body language, facial expressions) • Underdeveloped social skills (difficulty starting or maintaining conversation, often makes conversation one-sided, fail to display empathy) • Aversion to routine changes • Has trouble comprehending figurative language • Difficulty recognizing changes in tone, volume, and pitch of speech. May talk unusually loudly • Has a narrow fascination with one specific interest (names of camera types, dinosaurs, etc.) • Delayed development of motor skills • Highly sensitive, may be overstimulated by lights, strong tastes/textures, and loud noises

  3. Asperger’s Syndrome: Causes • The exact cause is unknown • Not preventable • Often is hereditary • Genetic cause is being searched for.

  4. Asperger’s Syndrome: Treatment • Seeing counselor may help with symptoms • The most effective treatment method varies by individual

  5. Asperger’s Syndrome: History • First diagnosed by Dr. Hans Asperger in 1944. • Asperger described the children he studied as having limited communication skills and empathy, and clumsy • As a young boy, Asperger himself displayed some of the symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome

  6. Autism: Symptoms • Trouble with non-verbal social skills • Problems with friendships • Minimal empathy • Slow to learn to speak. Up to 40% of people with Autism never talk. • Issues with conversation • Reliance on routines • Focus on specific pieces

  7. Autism: Causes • Hereditary • Some believe that vaccines cause autism. However, these beliefs are false

  8. Autism: Treatment • Behavioral training • Physical/speech therapy • The best form of treatment changes as the child grows

  9. Autism: History • Term “autism” coined in 1911 • First described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943. • There are now many websites dedicated to raising awareness about autism

  10. Works Cited • "Asperger's Syndrome-Symptoms." WebMD. Healthwise, Inc., 30 Apr 2008. Web. 4 May 2010. <http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms>. • "Asperger's Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment of Asperger's Syndrome from WebMD." WebMD. Healthwise, Inc., 30 Apr 2008. Web. 4 May 2010. <http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-topic-overview>.

  11. Works Cited, continued • "Autism-Symptoms." WebMD. Healthwise, Inc., 19 May 2008. Web. 4 May 2010. <http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/autism-symptoms>. • "Autism-Topic Overview." WebMD. Healthwise, Inc., 19 May 2008. Web. 4 May 2010. <http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/autism-topic-overview?page=2>.

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