See if you can list all of the “out of the ordinary things” that Mrs. Burton has noticed.
What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Part 1
An autism spectrum disorder that effects language and communication skills
Children with AS have trouble reading facial expressions and peoples’ gestures
They find it difficult to identify and express their feelings
They may also have a hard time connecting to other people, such as classmates
What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Part 2
According to the DSM-IV-TR, Asperger’s Syndrome must fit the following criteria:
Qualitative impairment in reciprocal social interaction
Qualitative impairment in communication
Restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and activities
Whom does Asperger’s Syndrome affect?
Over 400,000 families are affected by Asperger’s Syndrome
It is estimated that 2 out of every 10,000 children have been diagnosed with the disorder
Asperger’s Syndrome affects boys more often than girls
AS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 9