| Aspergers is considered a PPD (pervasive | | | | wanting to learn and know everything they |
| development disorder) basically meaning that their | | | | possibly can about the subject. Most parents will |
| is a delay in basic skills such as socialization and | | | | begin to notice symptoms of Aspergers in their |
| communication. Symptoms of Aspergers can be | | | | children as early as 2 years old; it is however |
| very much like those seen in Austic children; | | | | important to not confuse your child's normal |
| however not as severe and vary from mild to | | | | personaility with Aspergers. Most parents will |
| severe in each child. Aspergers occurs more | | | | begin to see very strong signs of Aspergers once |
| often in boys than it does in girls but the | | | | their child is in school. Most children with |
| symtoms are typically the same in both boys and | | | | Aspergers initially do not do well with the normal |
| girls. | | | | school setting as the numerous activities and |
| The most common symptoms of Aspergers | | | | social interaction may prove to be too |
| include poor social skills, the inability to make | | | | overwhelming for kids with Aspergers. Most |
| friends, as well as sensitivity to loud noises and | | | | children with Aspergers will also have coordination |
| bright lights. Children with Aspergers also show | | | | problems and will be kind of clumsy. |
| signs of odd and repetive behavior and may not | | | | Again it is important to note that these are not all |
| make eye contact when speaking to someone. | | | | inclusive or exclusive list of Aspergers |
| Children with Aspergers tend to be very intelligent | | | | symptoms. If you suspect your child may have |
| and once something has captured their interest | | | | Aspergers it is important that you consult with |
| they will become fixated on that particular subject | | | | your physcian for proper diagnosis and treatment. |