Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical (peculiar, odd) use of language are frequently reported. (Source: Wikipedia)
If you have met someone with Asperger's you may not have noticed any strange behavior, maybe an inclination to loneliness or lack of communication with others. These are produced mainly by a difficulty in information processing in their brains. An an early age, a human's brain learns to focus its attention in certain stimulus, discarding whatever is not necessary, and therefore being able to process them. This does not happen with Asperger.
For a person with Asperger's, this process of ruling out stimulus doesn't happen, so they are continuously overwhelmed with stimulus, and their brains have a hard time to focus in a particular one.
Imagine being at a restaurant full of people, having lunch with your friend, and not being able to just focus on your conversation, but instead being constantly bombarded by waiters walking by, peoples voices, lights, silverware noises etc. It would certainly be a challenge.
But luckily Asparger's patients can learn to improve, and there are also many things you can do to help them, such as speaking softly to them, trying to keep a certain distance so they don't feel invaded. Basically trying to understand how their brains work will make it easier for you to be able to help.
Find more information at http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/asperger-syndrome
If you have met someone with Asperger's you may not have noticed any strange behavior, maybe an inclination to loneliness or lack of communication with others. These are produced mainly by a difficulty in information processing in their brains. An an early age, a human's brain learns to focus its attention in certain stimulus, discarding whatever is not necessary, and therefore being able to process them. This does not happen with Asperger.
For a person with Asperger's, this process of ruling out stimulus doesn't happen, so they are continuously overwhelmed with stimulus, and their brains have a hard time to focus in a particular one.
Imagine being at a restaurant full of people, having lunch with your friend, and not being able to just focus on your conversation, but instead being constantly bombarded by waiters walking by, peoples voices, lights, silverware noises etc. It would certainly be a challenge.
But luckily Asparger's patients can learn to improve, and there are also many things you can do to help them, such as speaking softly to them, trying to keep a certain distance so they don't feel invaded. Basically trying to understand how their brains work will make it easier for you to be able to help.
Find more information at http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/asperger-syndrome
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