Asperger syndrome

Dr. Asperger
In 1944, an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger studied four children in his practice who had difficulty in social life. Their intelligence was normal or normal (sometimes higher than normal), children lacked nonverbal communication skills and were physically awkward. Their speech was overly formal, and their interest were in a single topic. Dr. Asperger called the condition “autistic psychopathy”

1. Problems with social skills
Difficulty interacting with others and are awkward in social situations.

2. Eccentric or repetitive behaviors
Odd repetitive movements

3. Unusual preoccupations or rituals
Having rituals that they refuse to change

4. Difficulties understanding others
They have trouble using facial expressions and understanding body language. They also have problems understanding language in context

5. Limited range of interests
Almost obsessive, interest in a few areas

6. Coordination problems
Movements may seem awkward

7. Talented