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Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is classified as an autistic spectrum disorder. People with AS typically have difficulty with social interactions, exibit repetitive behavior, have significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, have average or above average intelligence, exhibit difficulty with motor coordination, and other differences from the general population.
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Do women with Asperger's Syndrome go through menopause earlier than other women?
There is no evidence that shows that women with Asperger's Syndrome start menopause eariler or later than other women. This, however, has not been a highly researched area of Autism Science.
2nd Answer, this one from a perimenopausal woman with Asperger's syndrome:
There is not a connection between Asperger's syndrome and onset of menopause. However, women (and men!) with Asperger's often seem cranky and sensitive enough to be on menopause!
What neurological symptoms are associated with Paraneoplastic syndromes?
Most paraneoplastic syndromes are rare, affecting less than 1% of persons with cancer. Exceptions include LEMS, which affects about 3% of patients with small-cell lung cancer; MG, which affects about 15% of persons with thymoma.
How long does the marriage of a person with aspergers last?
Aspergers syndrome is a disorder having to do with a person's ability to interact socially. Because it is a social disorder, the general health of a person with this syndrome would not be affected. The life expectancy is the same as that of any other person.
The movie "Rain Man" is about a man with Aspergers (or somewhere on the Autism Spectrum). It may give you a better idea of what it is.
If an autistic person has an IQ of 80 or 90 would they be low or high functioning?
An IQ of 80 or 90 is below average. Fortunately, this has little to do with my understanding of functioning. The score you might be looking for is called the global assessment of functioning (GAF) score. If your score was 80-90 on that, it would suggest high functioning.
Why does your child with autism or Asperger's Syndrome stim?
Stimming is repetitive self-stimulation - sometimes to show happiness but usually to calm. Autistic people have sensory issues, when overwhelmed by sensory stimulation or stressed stimming creates a strong predictable sensory stimulation to drown out other sensory stimulation. It's a means of self-regulating to reduce discomfort from sensory stimulation.
Do children with aspergers tell lies?
Generally, no. Lying is a social skill that some Autistic children lack, it is hard for them to understand the concept of lying, for it is an interesting thing to not tell the truth to some one you know. But however, it is always different for every person.
If you have any further questions about Autistic children, then email me at ijm9098@gmail.com
I love talking about it, and I have loads of experience with Special ed kids, and Autistic children.
What are the disadvantages to asperger syndrome?
People with aspergers are often bullied
Aspergers can lead to deprerssion, since they are lonlier and are have higher stress levels
People with aspergers are often shy, and have troble making friends
Could stress in pregnancy cause Asperger's Syndrome in a newborn baby?
No, Asperger's Syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorders are thought to be genetic. What we do know, however, is that Asperger's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders are the result of brain abnormalities, which cannot be caused by simple stress during pregnancy. If you are worried, talk to your OBGYN.
What does a child with autism look like?
This article is very good. But let me just elaborate a little. This comes from much experience in this area. I have a 15 year old daughter with autism. Autistic children are not always diagnosed by age 3. My daughter was 5 before being diagnosed. She was in early intervention since age 3 though. At first, we thought she had sensory integration disorder. This is very common among many autistic children and adults. Then more signs started appearing and we went to a pediatric neurologist who made the diagnosis. Remember that no two autistic children are alike. What one responds to the other may not. Many autistic children are not social, but many are. My daughter is very social, but the academic skills are VERY far behind. There are many challenges, but also many, many rewards. A good book to read is called "Thinking in pictures". The author is Dr. Temple Grandon. She has autism and tells her story of what is was like for her as a child. It is very good. You can also here her lectures. If you pay attention, you can definitely see the characteristics. Autism is a very wide and complicated spectrum. It is so different for each person. There are also many different forms and severities. The best advice I have for anyone is early intervention. You should really take the time to know an autistic child. They will teach you more than any profesor in the world. This article I found on http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Facts+for+Families&name=The+Child+With+Autism The Child With Autism No. 11; Updated November 2002 Most infants and young children are very social creatures who need and want contact with others to thrive and grow. They smile, cuddle, laugh, and respond eagerly to games like "peek-a-boo" or hide-and-seek. Occasionally, however, a child does not interact in this expected manner. Instead, the child seems to exist in his or her own world, a place characterized by repetitive routines, odd and peculiar behaviors, problems in communication, and a total lack of social awareness or interest in others. These are characteristics of a developmental disorder called autism. Autism is usually identified by the time a child is 30 months old and always by three years of age. It is often discovered when parents become concerned that their child may be deaf, is not yet talking, resists cuddling, and avoids interaction with others. A preschool age child with "classic" autism is generally withdrawn, aloof, and fails to respond to other people. Many of these children will not even make eye contact. They may also engage in odd or ritualistic behaviors like rocking, hand flapping, or an obsessive need to maintain order. Many children with autism do not speak at all. Those who do may speak in rhyme, have echolalia (repeating a person's words like an echo), refer to themselves as a Ahe or Ashe, or use peculiar language. The severity of autism varies widely, from mild to severe. Some children are very bright and do well in school, although they have problems with school adjustment. They may be able to live independently when they grow up. Other children with autism function at a much lower level. Mental retardation is commonly associated with autism. Occasionally, a child with autism may display an extraordinary talent in art, music, or another specific area. The cause of autism remains unknown, although current theories indicate a problem with the function or structure of the central nervous system. What we do know, however, is that parents do not cause autism. Children with autism need a comprehensive evaluation and specialized behavioral and educational programs. Some children with autism may also benefit from treatment with medication. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are trained to diagnose autism, and to help families design and implement an appropriate treatment plan. They can also help families cope with the stress which may be associated with having a child with autism. Although there is no cure for autism, appropriate specialized treatment provided early in life can have a positive impact on the child's development and produce an overall reduction in disruptive behaviors and symptoms. For more info check out answers.com and search under Autism Good book is "Let me hear your voice" by Catherine Maurice.
Is there a link between iron deficiency and Asperger's Syndrome?
Here are a couple of quotes from that article:
Evidence points to genetic factors playing a prominent role in the causes for ASD. Twin and family studies have suggested an underlying genetic vulnerability to ASD
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Recent neuroimaging studies have shown that a contributing cause for autism may be abnormal brain development beginning in the infant's first months. This"growth dysregulation hypothesi" holds that the anatomical abnormalities seen in autism are caused by genetic defects in brain growth factors. It is possible that sudden, rapid head growth in an infant may be an early warning signal that will lead to early diagnosis and effective biological intervention or possible prevention of autism.
From these articles and the studies they are based on, it looks like the primary causes of Autism, and thus Aspergers is genetic. Additionally, there is no link between childhood vaccines and autism. Please see the link below entitled Vaccines and Autism.
Answer:Because of the twin studies showing that if one identical twin has autism or Asperger's Syndrome, the other twin almost but not always has it, it is suspected that sometimes the genetic aspect of autism and Asperger's Syndrome might need to be triggered by an environmental factor. This environmental factor could be prenatal or in the first months after birth.
Are Asperger's Syndrome and autism closely related?
It is uncertain.
Some people who diagnose or work with people with Asperger's Syndrome describe Asperger's Syndrome (AS) as high-functioning autism (HFA), while others of them think there is a difference. The following is a list of suggested differences between Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.
* Children with AS might seem normal in family situations and have extreme stress when family is not present. Children with HFA have difficulty in all situations, including those with family. * Children with AS are more likely to form attachments to family but not to strangers, while children with HFA tend to withdraw from everyone. * People with AS want friendships, whereas people with HFA do not care. * Children with AS might have precocious language development while children with HFA do not and might even have delayed language development. * People with AS usually do not have repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behavior except for the all-absorbing preoccupation with a special topic about which an extensive number of facts might be memorized, whereas people with HFA are more likely to engage in repetitive behaviors that draw attention such as head-banging, hand-flapping, and chewing. * People with AS are more likely to exhibit motor clumsiness. People with HFA are more likely to have average or above average motor skills. * People with AS are more likely to be diagnosed as teenagers or adults while people with HFA are more likely to be diagnosed as children because of the slight differences in symptoms. * People with AS might be more imaginative than people with HFA.
What causes autism spectrum disorders?
Nor is there much known agreement on what the best courses of treatment are beyond management of the demonstrated symptoms, deficits, and maladjustments. But persons with Asperger's can live comparatively normal lives.
Response:Asperger's Syndrome and autism are more likely to occur in families that already have people with those conditions in them. Children of men over age 40 are more likely to have children with autism spectrum disorders than men who are under age 30 when they have their children. The researchers had not determined whether this was due to sociocultural factors, more genetic mutations in sperm-producing cells as one ages, or something else.The article "Combination of Early Detection, Timely Treatment Hold Promise for Autism" indicates that older fathers and mothers, low birth weights, shorter pregnancies, and too little oxygen during birth might "be associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorders". Another study shows that mothers who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant are more likely to have children with autism. These are early findings, so valproate might not be the cause, and it might instead have more to do with which epileptic women are prescribed valproate.
In the related links section are articles from ScienceDaily.com on autism research, including the one on older fathers. There are additional links on genetic studies of autism in the related question "Which chromosome is associated with Asperger's Syndrome?"
Response:Asperger's is believed to be hereditary, however it occurs more on the male side than the female side. I have Asperger's (diagnosed), and my dad has suspected Asperger's (undiagnosed), and it is the same of many people at our local Asperger's group - most of the adults are undiagnosed because the NHS ignored Asperger's up until about the 1990's and so many adults were missed, but are now thought to have AS as they have similar behaviour problems to their sons who have Asperger's, but now the NHS isn't really bothered about patching up the problems it made. Primarily focusing on those under 25.That doesn't mean that no female has Asperger's, there are a few females with Asperger's, for example Claire Sainsbury - author of Martian in the Playground and daughter of Lord Sainsbury (owner of Sainsbury's Supermarkets in the UK) has Asperger's (the book Martian in the Playground is her story of how she was treated at school with Asperger's).
Quite ironically as well when Grange Hill depicted someone with Asperger's at the school that person also was female, maybe the research team should have done better homework on that one!
With Asperger's being a DNA mutation there will be an increase over time in the number of people who have AS - for example one person with AS has 3 children, 2 of which have AS, then they go on again and have another 3 children and 2 of them also have AS that's 4 people with AS, and the other person who doesn't have AS has the DNA and passes it on to their children you could possibly have up to 9 people with AS from one family in two generations (maybe even more if they have even more children).
Also despite people with Asperger's lacking social skills and finding it hard to make friends, or be romantically involved, with recent changes in communication through the Internet social skills are becoming less and less of a necessity, thus further increasing the Asperger's population.
Response:it comes usually by genetics.What are the similarities and differences between down syndrome and Autism?
Autism - A pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an extremely limited range of activities and interests, and often by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors.
Down Syndrome - A congenital disorder, caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, in which the affected person has mild to moderate mental retardation, short stature, and a flattened facial profile.
There is a physical difference between Autism and Down Syndrome as well.
What are 10 facts about Asperger's Disorders?
1. The brain is wired differently
2. Digestive system difficulties
3. Difficulty with physical balance and coordination
4. Unable to understand concepts
5. Unusual manners
6. Literal thinking
7. Uneasy in social situations
8. Depression and anxiety
9. Black and white thinking
10. Extreme sensitivity
Would Asperger's Syndrome be considered a pre-existing condition?
yes
Even if not diagnosed until adulthood it will have been there since birth as it's a lifelong condition.
How do people with Asperger's Syndrome feel when they are hugged?
Depends on the person with Asperger syndrome, the person doing the hugging, what sort of hug, and what the context is.
I for example can cope with hugs if I know the person who's doing the hugging and trust them, and know they're about to hug me, and they don't over-squeeze or just leap at me with the hug.
Because of the skin sensitivity issues many of us have, unexpected hugs can feel hugely painful or frightening for some people. Always ask, go slow, do so respectfully.
Some people on the autism spectrum absolutely love being hugged.
Is Asperger's Syndrome communicable?
No, Asperger's Syndrome is not communicable. You cannot "catch" it from another person.
What are some unique gifts that a person with Asperger's Syndrome has?
Tony Attwood's and Carol Gray's "Discovery Criteria" describes people with Asperger's Syndrome in a positive way. So as not to infringe on copyright, I am only including a few brief phrases from it here, but links are provided below: "absolute loyalty", "unique perspective in problem solving", and "focused desire to maintain order and accuracy".
I have also included three links to parodies on neurotypicality, although some people could find them offensive, showing how certain neurotypical behaviors appear to be problems. These give different, negative perspectives on common behaviors, but might inspire thoughts on wording more positive views on Asperger's Syndrome - in contrast to the "flaws" of neurotypicality.
What are the functional limitations of a person with Asperger's Syndrome?
Honestly there isnt any :p
I have Aspergers and am doing pretty good in comparison to my older brother who doesnt have it.
As a child it was difficult, if not impossible for me to speak on the phone or to other people. Now as a young adult I have no problem talking to other people or on phones. I finished high school before my brother and enrolled into college, taking DMV and preparing to move out of my parent's place soon.
Other people that I met with AS are somewhat similar but in different ways. In most cases childhood and teen years are most difficult but adulthood typically becomes easier over time, almost to the point that people don't know they have Aspergers.
What are autism spectrum disorders?
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), also known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), are conditions with various levels of impaired communication skills, impaired social skills, and repetitive behaviors or interests. Sensory issues are also very common in the autism spectrum disorders. These disorders are neither diseases nor mental illnesses. Pervasive developmental disorders are a type of developmental disorder, as the name implies.
There are five disorders included in autism spectrum disorders: autism (sometimes called Kanner's Syndrome), Asperger's Syndrome (AS), pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), Rett Syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder (also known as Heller's Syndrome). Autism or autistic disorder is the most well-known of the PDDs. Characteristics of autism are impaired social skills, impaired communication skills, repetitive behaviors or interests, and abnormal or delayed skills in social interaction, language use, or play. It usually becomes apparent by age three. It is more often diagnosed in males than in females.
Rett Syndrome is the least common diagnosis. Most people with Rett Syndrome are female. They seem to have normal prenatal development and continue to develop apparently normally for the first five to 18 months. After that period, head growth decelerates, hand skills decline, social engagement with others disappears, walking appears uncoordinated, language is severely impaired, and psychomotor skills are severely impaired. The child regresses. Children who had been able to talk, stop. Children who previously enjoyed social contact now start pulling away from it. Most of those with Rett Syndrome end up in wheelchairs. Childhood disintegrative disorder is another rare autism spectrum disorder. It is diagnosed using norm-referenced tests, not parental accounts. In can be misdiagnosed as late-onset autism. These children develop apparently normally for the first two years. Then, between the ages of three and four, they have a significant loss of skills in at least two of the following areas over the next few years: communication skills, social skills, motor skills, play skills, and control of bowel and/or bladder functions. They also engage in repetitive behaviors or interests. It can also be accompanied by seizures and extremely low IQ.
Asperger's Syndrome also involves impaired social skills and repetitive behaviors or interests, but no clinically significant delay in cognitive development and language development (except socially). This condition was once labeled as infantile schizophrenia.
Pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified is used to describe a condition that matches the characteristics of a pervasive developmental disorder (impaired social skills, impaired language skills, and repetitive behaviors or interests), but does not seem to match any of the other four pervasive developmental disorders.
No single behavior can be used to identify an autism spectrum disorder. Other conditions can have similar symptoms. Also the impairments can range from mild to severe, so you cannot rule out the condition simply because one impairment seems relatively mild. Some of these behaviors occur in most children. However, the frequency and duration of these behaviors are atypical for the child's age group.
Can people with Asperger's syndrome be good parents?
Yes, but they will act slightly differently.
Pretty much anyone can be a good parent, if they try/ want to.
Is there a connection between febrile seizures and Asperger's Syndrome or autism?
I have read an article about the connection between febrile seizures and autism. It suggests that febrile seizures which go on to progress to 'status epilepticus' may cause brain damage and result in autistic traits. The article is called "Febrile Seizures and the Amygdala in autism spectrum disorders" by Teresa Binstock.
Can people with aspergers learn empathy?
It depends on how old they are if you have a teenager with aspergers empathy may be a difficult concept to explain. However if you have a small child with AS. around age four or so it may be easier to teach empathy. you might want to start by observing how they behave around others. when I was little and peole saw me doing things rthat were inappropriate they would say how would you feel if i did that to you and it took some tiome but i got the idea. but it really depends on how old your child is the younger your child is diagnosed with AS. the more likly they will be able to learn empathy with your help.
Do people with asperger's syndrome get married?
I don't think there are fixed odds of people with Aspergers getting married, mainly because you can't speak for everyone with Aspergers as a whole. Some Aspies would like the idea, some wouldn't, it really depends on who you ask.
How does Asperger's Syndrome affect puberty?
Asperger's Syndrome will not physically impact on your child's growth, but my brother has Asperger's Syndrome and he needed special attention at school because classrooms are a 'scary' place for him. Luckily, children with AS are very talented and clever, they don't grow up too quickly and are very friendly. :
