A. Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following: marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, [...]
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Comorbidities is a term used for several conditions common in individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. There are five conditions found on the autism spectrum, Asperger's Syndrome is one of them. This developmental disorder mainly affects a person's social communication abilities. The comorbid conditions common to Asperger's Syndrome individuals do not need to be present to receive [...]
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I recently came across this word that I did not know existed. Anosognosia. It means denying that you have a medically diagnosed condition and refuse to follow doctors' orders. This is very common in children with conditions like diabetes, bi-polar disorders and of course Asperger Syndrome, among others. I always remember this time when I [...]
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A Little Asperger Syndrome History Asperger syndrome is estimated to be occurring in 1 out of every 100 children. That has risen since the 1980's when a study estimated that 36 per 10,000 children were diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. That might be related to the fact that term or category of Asperger syndrome did not [...]
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1. Social isolation (at least two of the following): a. no close friends b. avoids others c. no interest in making friends d. a loner 2. Impaired social interaction (at least one of the following): a. approaches others only to have own needs met b. clumsy social approach c. one-sided responses to peers d. difficulty [...]
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