What are the characteristics of a person with high functioning Aspergers?
10 Characteristics of a Person with Asperger’s Syndrome
- Intellectual or Artistic Interest.
- Speech Differences.
- Delayed Motor Development.
- Poor Social Skills.
- The Development of Harmful Psychological Problems.
- Detail-oriented.
- Persistence.
- Not Socially-driven.
Is Aspergers considered a disability?
Because Asperger’s syndrome is an Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is among the conditions that qualify for disability benefits. Asperger’s syndrome is classified in the Social Security Administration’s blue book under autistic disorders and other pervasive developmental disorders.
What are the signs of an adult with Asperger’s?
Understanding Asperger’s Symptoms in Adults 1 Repetitive behaviors. 2 Inability to understand emotional issues. 3 First-person focus. 4 Exaggerated emotional response. 5 Social difficulties. 6 (more items)
What are the signs and symptoms of lupus?
The most common symptoms of lupus (which are the same for men and women) are: Extreme fatigue (tiredness) Headaches. Painful or swollen joints. Fever. Anemia (low numbers of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or low total blood volume) Swelling (edema) in feet, legs, hands, and/or around eyes.
Do you have high functioning autism or Asperger’s?
Many doctors still use the term Asperger syndrome, or Asperger’s, but all autism diagnoses are now ASD. People with Asperger’s syndrome may have high intelligence and better than average verbal skills. Asperger’s is considered a high-functioning form of autism. What are the main Asperger’s symptoms in adults?
Can a person with Asperger’s have speech problems?
Speech difficulties. It’s not unusual for adults with AS to have “stiff” (sometimes referred to as “robotic”) or repetitive speech. You may also have difficulties moderating your voice for environments. For example, you may not lower your voice in a church or library.