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Asperger's Syndrome |
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Asperger's Syndrome |
This is very similar to autism, in that there are similar problems around getting on with other people, and behaviours are shown that seem obsessive or repetitive. However, where it is mainly different is that the childs' speech and intelligence develop normally.
People with Asperger's syndrome may go on to develop a
psychosis in their early adult life.
Asperger's is less common than autism.
Boys are 6 to 8 times more likely to develop childhood autism than
girls.
Nobody is really 100% sure. Although some research seems to suggest that it is a brain problem (how it is wired), which is linked to genetic factors (i.e. you might inherit it from your parents even if they have never suffered from it).
There are also other theories which suggest it is more to do with
how the child has been brought up during its early days and months. Other
theories suggest that both factors play a role, but the bottom line is
that despite quite a lot of effort being put into finding out what is
going on, we still don't really know.
Not Really.
Asperger's syndrome cannot be 'cured' and continues throughout the persons life, although there are a number of things that can be done to help both the child and their families.
Sometimes general counselling is offered to parents, to help them cope with the stresses of having and bringing up their child. Also special schooling is sometimes required. People with Asperger's syndrome often grow up and are able to work, although they very rarely are able to develop successful relationships with others.
A form of therapy called behavioural therapy is sometimes used to help the child behave in more normal ways and to develop skills to help them lead a more normal life.
Medicines can be prescribed by a doctor or a specialist, but these are usually used to treat things like behaviour problems or epilepsy that are linked to the Asperger's and not the Asperger's syndrome itself.
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