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Why is Asperger's Syndrome considered a disorder if it gives people superior intellectual abilities?
The syndrome also makes it very difficult to relate to other people. 'Intellectual' can mean several different things as well, and pure computation and factual comprehension or memory are only a couple.
How do you know if you have Asperger syndrome?
If you are an adult and need an official diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, find a professional who has experience diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome in adults. Most professionals do not have experience with adults with Asperger's Syndrome.If you do not need an official diagnosis, check the list of characteristics at an autism or Asperger's Syndrome website (or the related question "What are the signs of Asperger's Syndrome?" in the section below), discuss it with family for their feedback, and decide for yourself. There are many people who are self-diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome. It would not be official or conclusive, but it could help you and your family better understand the situation. Two books I would recommend for general information about Asperger's Syndrome, which might be available at your local library, are:* The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (2007) by Tony Attwood * The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insights, and Inspiration (revised 2005) by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby Be aware that most books on Asperger's Syndrome are written for parents of children with the condition, so I recommend reading the descriptions and reviews before purchasing them or first perusing them at a bookstore or library. I recommend these two because of the wealth of information about characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and for covering various other important aspects such as what is known about the cause and methods that have been tried as treatments.I also recommend reading through the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome, although some experts believe the official criteria need refinement. If you do not fit one aspect of the criteria, do not assume the diagnosis is ruled out, but do not neglect considering alternate diagnoses. Also, although you might feel that you do not meet one of the criteria, your family might think it describes you perfectly, so be sure to ask.One activity that has caused some people to realize that they have Asperger's Syndrome is reading an autobiography of a person with Asperger's Syndrome, realizing that they relate to the experiences of that person and the way that person looks at the world. Here are a few of those - ones I have - but there are many others:* Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence (2002) by Luke Jackson * Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome (2003) by Jen Birch * Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism (2004) by Dawn Prince-Hughes * Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism (revised 2006) by Temple Grandin or other books she has writtenLuke Jackson was thirteen when he wrote his book, but you might be able to relate to his issues with Asperger's Syndrome during adolescence. Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child, but now it is suspected that she has Asperger's Syndrome instead.I know of two fiction books featuring protagonists with Asperger's Syndrome (or autism) with whom a person with Asperger's Syndrome might relate:* The Speed of Dark (2004) by Elizabeth Moon* The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time(2004) by Mark Haddon I have included links to the home pages of a few organizations that provide information about Asperger's Syndrome. These sites provide information such as the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, obtaining diagnoses, current research, adult issues, recommended books, and related disorders. For links to more specific pages, check for related links under a more specific question, such as "What are the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome?" For links to more home pages of organizations, refer to the question "Where can you find information on Asperger's Syndrome?"
How do you know you have Asperger syndrome?
If you are an adult and need an official diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, find a professional who has experience diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome in adults. Most professionals do not have experience with adults with Asperger's Syndrome.If you do not need an official diagnosis, check the list of characteristics at an autism or Asperger's Syndrome website (or the related question "What are the signs of Asperger's Syndrome?" in the section below), discuss it with family for their feedback, and decide for yourself. There are many people who are self-diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome. It would not be official or conclusive, but it could help you and your family better understand the situation. Two books I would recommend for general information about Asperger's Syndrome, which might be available at your local library, are:* The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome (2007) by Tony Attwood * The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insights, and Inspiration (revised 2005) by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby Be aware that most books on Asperger's Syndrome are written for parents of children with the condition, so I recommend reading the descriptions and reviews before purchasing them or first perusing them at a bookstore or library. I recommend these two because of the wealth of information about characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and for covering various other important aspects such as what is known about the cause and methods that have been tried as treatments.I also recommend reading through the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome, although some experts believe the official criteria need refinement. If you do not fit one aspect of the criteria, do not assume the diagnosis is ruled out, but do not neglect considering alternate diagnoses. Also, although you might feel that you do not meet one of the criteria, your family might think it describes you perfectly, so be sure to ask.One activity that has caused some people to realize that they have Asperger's Syndrome is reading an autobiography of a person with Asperger's Syndrome, realizing that they relate to the experiences of that person and the way that person looks at the world. Here are a few of those - ones I have - but there are many others:* Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence (2002) by Luke Jackson * Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome (2003) by Jen Birch * Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism (2004) by Dawn Prince-Hughes * Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism (revised 2006) by Temple Grandin or other books she has writtenLuke Jackson was thirteen when he wrote his book, but you might be able to relate to his issues with Asperger's Syndrome during adolescence. Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child, but now it is suspected that she has Asperger's Syndrome instead.I know of two fiction books featuring protagonists with Asperger's Syndrome (or autism) with whom a person with Asperger's Syndrome might relate:* The Speed of Dark (2004) by Elizabeth Moon* The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time(2004) by Mark Haddon I have included links to the home pages of a few organizations that provide information about Asperger's Syndrome. These sites provide information such as the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, obtaining diagnoses, current research, adult issues, recommended books, and related disorders. For links to more specific pages, check for related links under a more specific question, such as "What are the diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome?" For links to more home pages of organizations, refer to the question "Where can you find information on Asperger's Syndrome?"
How do you know if your child has Asperger's Syndrome?
A person with Aspergers' Syndrome will not talk much, not be very brave or courageous, he'll be normally nervous, sometimes talk back, and not be very reasonable in minor cases.In major cases, they're basically vegetables, they have zero concern or respect for anyone they don't like, they like to think that they know everything, they bully, and normally gang up on someone without Aspergers' or someone with a minor case.A:I am an adult with Asperger's and since being diagnosed I can now tell if others have the condition. I believe that there will be many people like myself who never knew about Asperger's itself let alone know that they have the condition. Asperger's covers a wide range of 'symptoms' 'difficulties' and 'oddities'. Adults with Asperger's generally don't like working in teams unless their role in the team is clearly defined and it is one where they feel confident. Sometimes an adult with Aspergers will repeat themselves in conversations, answer questions inappropriately. Social interaction is difficult because non verbal communication is often not understood. Although the diagnostic criteria and other professionals talk about 'special interests' many people with Asperger's dont in fact have these. However they may go through a period of time having obsessions about certain things. I will describe some of my own personal difficulties, visual spacial, often getting lost, not understanding if people are being serious or joking, unable to multi task (I am a female), very few friendships, easily upset with things like plans changing, people being late,
Does it mean you have Asperger's Syndrome if you are female and fell in love with your female day-care teacher at age 6 or 7 and have never fallen in love again?
Response:It simply means that you did not know that much better at that time in your life.Response:Seriously! You do not have a disorder or a disease if you have a crush on a girl!Response:Asperger's syndrome has nothing to do with being gay. Don't deny yourself the opportunity to be in love again. It is one of life's better choices.Description of Asperger's Syndrome and How It Could Relate to the Question:People with Asperger's Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, have difficulty functioning in social situations because they have difficulty understanding nonverbal language and might not follow expected social behavior. They might not speak or only speak on certain topics of extreme interest. They often have one or two areas of very intense interest. They often become stressed when their environment or routines are changed. They are often more sensitive to sensory stimulation (sight, sound, smell, etc.) than the typical person. They might be clumsy or "accident-prone". Asperger's Syndrome does not have anything to do with homosexuality or falling in love at a very young age.If this person was an area of extreme interest and you tried to learn everything about her, to the point of your interest resembling stalking or an obsession - not love - it might indicate the possibility of Asperger's Syndrome or autism, but might be another condition, as well, such as infatuation. The situation as it is described does not have any association with Asperger's Syndrome or autism.RESPONSE: In answer to your question, no asperger is a syndrome totally unrelated to what you describe. May I offer another suggestion without you taken offense to it? I think the reason you have never "fallen in love" is that you might not have anyone of your sex really attractive at least not on a deeper level. If you were 6-7 years old, you probably didn't know what love actually was and might have mistaken admiration for your teacher for love. To sum it up, maybe the reason you are not attracted to anyone is because you might not be a true lesbian. I would suggest trying the opposite sex. Its the same as a straight person for so long, suddenly becoming gay. Perhaps the same could be said with you..just the opposite. Just a suggestion...
What are the units of entropy and how do they relate to the measurement of disorder in a system?
The units of entropy are joules per kelvin (J/K). Entropy is a measure of disorder in a system, with higher entropy indicating greater disorder. The relationship between entropy and disorder is that as entropy increases, the disorder in a system also increases.
What are the units for entropy and how do they relate to the measurement of disorder in a system?
The units for entropy are joules per kelvin (J/K). Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. A higher entropy value indicates a higher level of disorder in the system.
What is the Boltzmann definition of entropy and how does it relate to the concept of disorder in a system?
The Boltzmann definition of entropy states that it is a measure of the amount of disorder or randomness in a system. It relates to the concept of disorder by quantifying the number of possible arrangements or microstates that the particles in a system can have, with higher entropy corresponding to greater disorder.
What is the mildest form of autism?
Some would claim that 'Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified' (PDD-NOS) or 'Atypical Autism' is the least severe (note: I did not use the term 'mildest' as Autism is never mild) form of Autism, but it has become widely acknowledged of recent that these separate categories are best included under the heading of 'Asperger's Syndrome' as there are no real valid reasons left existing for them to have separate labels. More and more, professionals are realising that the differences between people with Asperger's syndrome, and their developmental differences especially, are the result of the myriad of strategies such people employ to cope in an often hostile or aversive world, a result of the unlikeliness of any given person with AS being influenced much by those around them, a result of the wide range of impacts their environments and upbringing have on them. E.g. it is possible for a person to be mute at one end of the Asperger's spectrum and yet another to be prosaically articulate and exceedingly verbose at the other end. With every permutation imaginable between.
What are the complications of Pervasive Developmental disorder?
The #1 complication of Pervasive developmental disorder is that people with it have trouble making friends because they can't relate to other people, and don't have very much social skills.
What is entropy and how does it relate to the concept of disorder in a simple way that even dummies can understand?
Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system. The concept of entropy relates to disorder in that as entropy increases, the disorder in a system also increases. In simpler terms, think of entropy as the level of chaos or randomness in a system - the higher the entropy, the more disordered things are.
Could a man with a eating disorder have a healthy relationship with a woman with a eating disorder?
Well, they might relate to each other in a healthy way. But they might also find it more difficult to stay on top of their eating disorders.
