Aspergers Research- What is Aspergers?

Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. People with Asperger have difficulties with social interactions and usually only have a limited range of interests and repetitive behaviour. Having Asperger’s can delay there development of motor skills and this can lead to clumsiness or no coordination. Compared to other forms of ASD, people with Asperger’s don’t have significant delays or language difficulties so even have an advanced vocabulary sometimes in a highly specialised skill. 

The following behaviors are often associated with Asperger syndrome:

• limited or inappropriate social interactions
• "robotic" or repetitive speech
• challenges with nonverbal communication (gestures, facial expression, etc.) coupled with average to above average verbal skills
• tendency to discuss self rather than others
• inability to understand social/emotional issues or nonliteral phrases
• lack of eye contact or reciprocal conversation
• obsession with specific, often unusual, topics
• one-sided conversations
• awkward movements and/or mannerisms