Directory of Asperger Syndrome Resources
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Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that mostly affects social skills.
Often children want to make friends, but have trouble knowing how. They can't always understand body language or facial expressions. Some don't like to make eye contact; others stare intensely.
People with AS like orderly things; doing things the same way, at the same time each day. Changes to routines are difficult for them to handle.
Therapy to teach social and practical skills can help. Anxiety about change can be also treated. Although they have to work harder, people with AS can have relationships, families, happy and productive lives.
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Better Health Channel: Asperger syndrome
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Asperger's_syndrome?open
Explains how this disorder affects social, emotional and communication skills, and behaviours. Includes causes, diagnosis, and treatment. -
Kids' Health: Asperger Syndrome
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=287&id=2339
Learn about what this disorder is, symptoms and how to help. Read what some kids say about having this problem. -
MedlinePlus: Asperger Syndrome
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001549.htm
Brief article about this disorder that is like autism. Read about causes, symptoms, treatments, and tests. -
Neuroscience for Kids: Asperger's Syndrome
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/asp.html
Find out who discovered it, the behavioral symptoms, research, and what part of the brain is affected. -
Teen Health: Asperger Syndrome
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=243&np=293&id=2320
Article about what it is and what it isn't, symptoms, causes, and treatment. Includes information for teens about communication, social skills, and behavior.
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