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OF AUTISM
Autistic disorder.
This is what most
people think of when they
hear the word "autism." It
refers to problems with
social interactions,
communication, and
imaginative play in
children younger than 3
years.
Pervasive Developmental
Disorder (PDD).
a typical autism or believe it to be a
milder form of autism spectrum disorder.
The child is high-functioning like a person
with Asperger syndrome but is
experiencing mild cognitive issues and/or
language delay that would prevent an
Asperger diagnosis
Cognitive
May have learning difficulties.
May have poor memory and attention span
resulting in difficulty persisting with activities.
Requires repetition of instructions or directions
and may require time to process before
responding or acting.
May have difficulty understanding concepts such
as turn taking, sharing or how to enter into play
situations.
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome was generally considered to
be on the high functioning end of the spectrum.
Have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit
a restricted range of repetitive behaviors.
Motor development may be delayed, leading to
clumsiness or uncoordinated motor movements.
Symptoms during
adolescent and teen years
Your teen with Asperger's syndrome (like other
teens) will want friends but may feel shy or
intimidated when approaching other teens. He or
she may feel "different" from others. Although most
teens place emphasis on being and looking "cool,"
teens with Asperger's may find it frustrating and
emotionally draining to try to fit in. They may be
immature for their age and be naive and too
trusting, which can lead to teasing and bullying.
Symptoms in adulthood
Adults usually have a better
understanding of their own strengths and
weaknesses. They are able to learn social
skills, including how to read others' social
cues. Many people with Asperger's
syndrome marry and have children.