Aspergers's Syndrome

An exceptionality is a pattern of strengths and needs in a person. There are many different types of exceptionalities such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Mental Retardation, and Blindness. Some exceptionalities cause learning, behavioral, and communication problems, physical disabilities or gifted intellectually. A specific example of an exceptionality is Aspergers’ Syndrome (AD). AD is a developmental disorder that affects the ability to effectively socialize and communicate. Knowing more about the symptoms, affects, and treatments of AD can give a better understanding of this exceptionality.
With so many different symptoms, AD requires a medical diagnosis. Many people begin by seeking help with the related issues such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Later determined, their difficulties are from an inability to socialize rather than focusing their attention. Along with difficult verbal communication, some show lack of eye contact, emotional understanding, and complications of verbal communication. Interactions can feel almost upsetting or as a burden due to the challenge of having a one-sided perspective. There is a wide range of severity with each individual. Very seldom does one display all these symptoms at once.
The affects of AD

can still allow people with Aspergers to live healthy lifestyles in comparison to other disorders. With no effect on one particular body part, people with AD tend to have a quick, lower speaking, monotone voice. Along with other psychiatric conditions, it can cause anxiety disorder and depression disorder. These conditions lead to social isolation, difficulties making/keeping friends, and troubled romantic relationships. Mainly effecting social and communication skills, living with AD can be challenging yet attainable.
Everyone is different, that’s why treatments for Aspergers have many different methods.

The most effective response of treatment is behavioral and social skill training at a early age. Typically diagnosed between ages 4 and 11, parental involvement is highly encouraged in training exercises. Which type of treatment an individual needs is based upon assessments. Social Skill Training can help one learn proper expressions of thought and feelings while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps improve behavior by regulating emotions and impulse control. Other symptoms such as depression, hyperactivity, and anxiety can be treated with medication. Although there is no cure for AD, treatment can help maintain

symptoms.
To review, as a milder form of Autism, this diagnosis is weighed to be high functioning. With fewer than 200,000 cases per year in the U.S., this exceptionality is considered rare. Because so easily misdiagnosed, many effected, may be unaccounted for. the knowledge of symptoms and how they affect someone living with Aspergers, there is a better understanding of this disorder and the treatments available.