The document provides an overview of Asperger's syndrome, detailing its history, characteristics, and the challenges faced by individuals with the condition. It highlights social and communication difficulties, unique interests, and sensitivity to environmental factors. Additional resources for involvement and awareness are also included.

2. •History of Asperger’s
Syndrome
•Characteristics of
Asperger’s Syndrome
•How you can
become involved
•Resources and Links

3. •First described in 1940’s by
Vinnese Pediatrician Hans
Asperger
•Noticed difficulties with social
and communication skills in boys
•Boys had normal intelligence and
language development
•Distinct medical diagnosis in
Europe for 60 years
•Added to U.S. medical diagnostic
manual in 1994

4. •Socially awkward
•Wants to fit in but doesn’t know how
•Lack of empathy
•Limited eye contact
•Seem to be unengaged in conversations
•Doesn’t understand the use of gestures
•Do not understand conventional social cues

5. •Interest in one subject borders on
obsession
•Superior rote memory skills
•Unable to understand abstract
concepts
•Unusual speech patterns
•Semantics, pragmatics, and
prosody
•Literal interpretation of language
•Difficulty judging personal space

6. •Difficulty with peer appropriate
relationships
•Inflexible adherence to routines and
perseveration
•Motor clumsiness
•Sensitivity to environment
•Loud noises
•Clothing
•Textures
•Odors
•Difficulty with “give and take”
conversations

7. •Teach your children about this
syndrome
•Raise awareness by joining in on the
ASD cause
•Teach tolerance
•Accept my son, Jacob’s differences
•Teach your children an anti-bullying
campaign
My son, Jacob

8. •www.ninds.nih.gov › Disorders A - Z › Asperger Syndrome
•www.aspergersyndrome.org/
•www.autismspeaks.org/
•www.autism-society.org/