| Although Asperger's Syndrome is considered a | | | | --Cognitive development and language skills or |
| form of autism, it is on the other end of the | | | | normal |
| spectrum from someone that can not | | | | --Preoccupation with parts of objects |
| communicate or socialize. Asperger's and ADHD | | | | --Lack of empathy |
| can be mistaken for one or the other because | | | | -- Average to above average in intelligence |
| mood disorders are common in people with | | | | People with Asperger's Disorder want to fit in and |
| Asperger's. The antidepressant Prozac is | | | | have communication with others, but they just |
| sometimes given to people with Asperger's. Ritalin | | | | don't know how to do it. They can be quite |
| or Adderall may be given if Asperger's and ADHD | | | | knowledgeable concerning a single topic they are |
| are both diagnosed. Although there is no cure for | | | | interested in; names of generals or presidents in |
| Asperger's, the symptoms can be controlled | | | | history or stock market quotes and in social |
| somewhat. A treatment program for Asperger's | | | | situations they have good language skills but they |
| does not always include medication but uses | | | | don't understand the unspoken nuances such as |
| several therapies to help the child. A predictable | | | | humor or sarcasm. Because they are interested in |
| schedule with structured activities and behavior | | | | a subject to the point of obsessing about the |
| modification helping to use social skills can help. | | | | topic, they come off as "different" or "strange". |
| The symptoms of Asperger's & ADHD can | | | | As you can see Asperger's and ADHD Medication |
| be misdiagnosed. The traits of Asperger's can | | | | are not interchangeable unless a person with |
| include; | | | | Asperger's is diagnosed with ADHD also. ADHD |
| --Don't like change in routine | | | | can be mild or extreme just as autism can. |
| --Often don't have eye contact with people | | | | Excellent options to prescription drugs, especially |
| --Conversation concerns one topic that they are | | | | as a first course, are homeopathic remedies as |
| interested in; science, computers, history | | | | possible alternatives and can be as effective with |
| --Don't have peer relationships | | | | fewer side effects. Just make sure if you use |
| --Lack of sharing enjoyment | | | | homeopathic remedies, purchase from a |
| --Repetitive patterns of behavior, interest and | | | | dependable resource. Superior herbs and strict |
| activities | | | | methods of quality control all can affect the |
| --Lack of social skills or socially awkward | | | | potency and success of the product. Herbal |
| --Obsessive interest in hobby or focus | | | | ingredients like St. John's Wort, Melissa officinalis, |
| -- Frequently have motor skill delays and may | | | | and Passiflora, might be recommended as part of |
| appear clumsy or awkward. | | | | a holistic treatment plan for Asperger's Syndrome. |