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Who is the person who recognised Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was first described in 1944 by an Austrian pediatrician named Hans Asperger. It was not given its name, but the basic symptoms were outlined.
Does it mean you have Asperger's Syndrome if you love pigs?
Loving pigs is not a symptom of Aspergers's Syndrome. You might have Asperger's Syndrome, but you might not. More information would be necessary to determine whether it is a possibility. A link to a list of symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome is provided below.
How do you recognize Asperger's Syndrome?
If you are trying to recognize Asperger's Syndrome (AS) in yourself, look at a list of symptoms at one of the websites on the condition or the WikiAnswers question on signs and symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome. If you decide it is likely that you have AS and want a formal diagnosis, find a psychiatrist who has experience diagnosing AS. If you are trying to recognize Asperger's Syndrome in someone else, it might not be possible unless you know the person well. Again, you can determine whether it is a likely possibility by looking at a list of symptoms. There are no physical appearance characteristics that indicate autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The only physical appearance characteristic that sometimes is mentioned is the tendency of some of them to look youthful.
What is the history of Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's Syndrome was discovered by Hans Asperger in 1944.
Has anybody been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome but later found out they have Asperger's Syndrome?
Yes. There are people who have both Tourette's syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome. Depending on the severity of each, sometimes Tourette's syndrome will be diagnosed before Asperger's Syndrome. Both conditions have echolalia as a possible symptom, so if it is diagnosed as an element of Tourette's syndrome, it might not be considered as a symptom of another condition, which could delay diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. However, Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed based on a number of symptoms, so a diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome would probably mask only a mild case of Asperger's Syndrome. Before Asperger's Syndrome became a recognized condition, it was diagnosed as other conditions. It is possible that one of those misdiagnoses could have been Tourette's syndrome.
What are some symptoms of Asperger's syndrome?
There are plenty of possible symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. However, the main symptom is significant trouble with the social situations. Some specific symptoms might be dislike any changes in routines, appear to lack empathy, avoid eye contact or stare at others and many other symptoms.
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
What is an Aspergic?
An asperger is an informal term for a person who has Asperger's syndrome.
Does a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome qualify a child as special needs in regards to his education?
No, but it is likely the child will have special needs with regard to his or her education. An evaluation must be done to determine if there are Asperger's Syndrome symptoms that do require adjustments.
When is Asperger's Syndrome diagnosed?
Most children with Asperger's are diagnosed during the elementary school years because the symptoms of the disorder become more apparent at this point.
Why do famous people have Asperger's Syndrome?
A small fraction of the population has Asperger's Syndrome. It is likely that some of these people would become famous. People with Asperger's Syndrome can excel in their special interest areas and thus can become famous in those areas. There are famous historical people who are speculated to have Asperger's Syndrome because of a few traits known about them. They did not necessarily have Asperger's Syndrome.
Who do you see for Asperger's Syndrome follow-up?
A psychiatrist or a psychologist who specializes in Asperger's Syndrome.
