It should be noted that though kids with Asperger's don't usually have language deficits-they can be very talkative, in fact-many on the autism spectrum do have difficulty communicating verbally, which is partly why new diagnostic criteria will stress social communication deficits and restricted interests.
They might also think and talk a lot about one topic or interest or only want to do a small range of activities. These interests can become obsessive and interfere with everyday life, rather than giving the child a healthy social or recreational outlet.
Some people with Asperger's speak in a formal manner and with less voice inflection. They may speak loudly or go on tangents during conversations and may have one-sided conversations and difficulty detecting changes in the topic.
People With Autism Are Different from One Another
If you've seen Rainman or a TV show about autism, you may think you know what autism “looks like.” In fact, though, when you've met one person with with autism you've met ONE person with autism. Some people with autism are chatty; others are silent.
People with Asperger's are known for speaking in unusual ways. For example, they may speak in a monotone, or very fast, or as if they are delivering a lecture.
One of the hallmarks of High-Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger's is the kid's tendency to be obsessed with a particular topic and to talk incessantly about it. The child may want to constantly talk about cartoon characters, insects, movies, race cars, video games, etc.
Characteristics of Asperger syndrome include difficulty with social interactions and unusual behaviors such as: Rarely changing facial expression. Not making eye contact when speaking to others. Talking incessantly about a single topic and not noticing that others are not listening.
Specifically, individuals with AS tend to be highly focused on topics of interest to them, often endlessly rambling to anyone who will listen.
People with this condition may be socially awkward and have an all-absorbing interest in specific topics, characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
Adolescents with Asperger's syndrome also are gullible and vulnerable to being given misinformation on relationships by fellow teenagers. This can include instances of being deceived and “set up.” For example, a teenager with Asperger's syndrome was lonely and longing for a girlfriend.
Asperger's in adults typically causes issues with communication, emotion regulation and interpretation, social interactions, and behavior.
One phrase that is often associated with ASD is “high-functioning,” which refers to an individual who experiences the social and emotional difficulties and stereotyped behaviors or interests that are associated with autism, but does not have any significant delay in intellectual or verbal development.
An adult or child with Asperger's may not show all these signs, but in general, tends to struggle in social situations. Some people might interpret a child's symptoms as simply rude behavior. For instance, individuals with Asperger's might talk exclusively about themselves.
About Asperger Syndrome
Many kids are diagnosed after age 3, with most diagnosed between the ages of 5 and 9. AS is characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, few facial expressions, and other peculiar mannerisms. Often, kids with AS have trouble reading the body language of others.
Children with AS tend to miss much of the information conveyed by non-verbal social cues (body language, tone of voice, etc.). They may simply not attend to this information, and the cues that they do notice are often misinterpreted.
The Asperger's mind enjoys and focuses on details, while the normal mind is more skilled at assembling whole concepts from details. Some people with Asperger's are visual thinkers and others are math, music, or number thinkers, but all think in specifics.
Many people with Asperger's want to be sociable but have difficulty with initiating and sustaining social relationships, which can make them very anxious. People with the condition may: struggle to make and maintain friendships. not understand the unwritten 'social rules' that most of us pick up without thinking.
Asperger's syndrome is also known as high-functioning autism. People with this disorder have difficulty in a variety of situations and, as a result, they are prone to angry outbursts. These outbursts generally happen because the person has trouble identifying their emotions or expressing them.
With that, they are also a lot more detail-oriented and observant, especially when it comes to things that are of their interest.
Social Skills: Individuals with Asperger's may appear to be 'loners' or come across as being shy and quiet. They may have difficulty holding eye contact, engaging with others of the same age and they may not know what to say to others to start or maintain a conversation.
In other words, someone with Asperger's is capable of falling in love. There are, however, some potential challenges both of you could experience along the way.
Symptoms of High-Functioning Autism
They don't make much eye contact or small talk. People on the spectrum who are high-functioning can also be very devoted to routine and order. They might have repetitive and restrictive habits that seem odd to others. There's a wide range of how they do with school and work.