Asperger's syndrome generally appears around the age of three, and occurs in boys more than girls. Research has shown that those afflicted with this disorder have a smaller frontal cortex than normal. The child will seem to speak normally, but the content of the speech may be repetitive. Movements are clumsy, and the child will not be able to interact well socially, frequently becoming the target of insults, teasing, and bullying. Phobias are part of the range of symptoms, and the child becomes more anxious than others. Asperger's Syndrome: Autism and Obsessive Behavior provides information about what parents can do to make life easier for their child. ~ Alice Day, Rovi