- 1. Difficulty in relating to other people
- 2. Difficulty communicating
- 3. Not understanding the rules
- 4. No delay in language or development
- 5. Routine behaviors
- 6. Specific and intense interests
- 7. Little patience
- 8. Motor incoordination
- 9. Emotional control
- 10. Hypersensitivity to stimuli
- How the diagnosis is made
Asperger's syndrome is a psychiatric condition similar to autism, which manifests itself since childhood and causes changes in the way of relating and communicating with others.
The intensity of the symptoms can vary, being more apparent in some people. However, in milder cases, it is possible not to notice the presence of symptoms for many years before the diagnosis is made.
If you prefer, see what signs can indicate autism.
Thus, to find out if a person has Asperger's syndrome, it is necessary to consult with a child psychiatrist, who will assess the presence of the main signs and symptoms, which are:
1. Difficulty in relating to other people
Children and adults with this syndrome do not see the need or interest in relating to other people, in addition to not having empathy, and for this reason, they are not concerned with the feelings or needs of other people.
2. Difficulty communicating
People with Asperger's syndrome cannot understand the meaning of changes in tone of voice, facial expressions, body gestures, ironies or sarcasm, so they can only understand what was said literally.
Thus, they also have difficulties in expressing what they think or feel, not sharing interests or what they think with other people, besides avoiding contact with another person's eyes.
3. Not understanding the rules
It is common that, in the presence of this syndrome, people are unable to accept common sense or respect rules such as waiting in line, waiting to speak, coordinates for carrying out group work, for example. This makes the social interaction of these people increasingly difficult.
4. No delay in language or development
Children with this syndrome have a normal development, as well as a period of learning to speak, write or think, in many cases having above average intelligence.
5. Routine behaviors
People with this syndrome need a very well-structured routine, otherwise they are very confused. Changes to the order or schedule for activities or appointments are not well accepted, as changes are not welcome.
6. Specific and intense interests
It is common for these people to stay focused on certain activities for a long time, and to be entertained with the same thing, as a subject or object, for example, for a long time.
7. Little patience
It is common for them to have a great deal of impatience and difficulty in understanding the needs of others, often being considered rude. In addition, it is common that they do not like to talk to people their age, as they prefer a more formal and very deep speech on a specific topic.
8. Motor incoordination
There may be a lack of coordination of movements, which are usually clumsy and clumsy. It is common for children with this syndrome to have an unusual or strange body posture.
9. Emotional control
In Asperger's syndrome, it is difficult to understand the sensations, and when they are emotionally overwhelmed they may have difficulty regulating their reactions, and they may become bored and stubborn.
10. Hypersensitivity to stimuli
There is greater sensitivity to stimuli, such as lights, sounds and textures, which can exaggerate or irritate the person in an exaggerated way.
How the diagnosis is made
To diagnose Asperger's syndrome, parents should take the child to a child psychiatrist as soon as the signs are noticed, so that a physical and psychological assessment of the child can help confirm this disease.
The earlier the diagnosis is made and interventions for the treatment of the child are started, the better the adaptation to the environment and quality of life may be. Find out how the treatment for Asperger's Syndrome is done.
