By Katie Clark

It is inherited possibly through genetics but they are not sure. One article said that people that have autism, which asperger’s is part of,have abnormalities in their frontal and partial lobes.

Symptoms Repetitive routines or rituals Particularities in speech and language, like speaking in overly formal matter, monotone, or taking things literally Socially and emotionally not needed behavior and inability to interact successfully with friends Problems with non-verbal communication Clumsy Obsess over things

Treatments Therapy for – poor communication skills, clumsiness, and obsessive or repeated routines Early intervention is key Training: social skills Medication (depression, anxiety) Occupational or physical therapy for poor motor skills Specialized speech/language therapy Parental training and support (parents only)

Prognosis/Outlook Good Early intervention key

Testing MRI “Sally-Anne” test

Misc Many names= “Little Professor's Syndrome”, Asperger’s, Asperger’s disorder, HAF (highly functioning autism), & PDD(Pervasive Developmental Disorders) Discovered by an Austrian physician named Hans Asperger in 1944 Some conditions with the syndrome, OCD Can be confused with ADHD, and ADD because they are so closely related (symptom wise) Part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders

Works Cited syndrome-topic-overveiw syndrome-topic-overveiw Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), pages 80-84