Asperger’s Syndrome:
On the occasion of International Asperger’s Day, the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (NIEPID) organized various programmes to raise awareness and promote inclusivity for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome.
- Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder within the family of autism spectrum disorder.
- It is characterized by impaired social communication and interaction, average or superior intelligence, and no significant language delay.
- It was first described by Hans Asperger in 1944 as the behavioral characterization of individuals with difficulties in communication and social interaction.
- The symptoms of Asperger Syndrome typically manifest in early childhood and can persist into adulthood.
- These symptoms often vary in severity and can include: Social Difficulties, Repetitive Behaviors, Communication Challenges, Motor Coordination Difficulties.
- It also includes engaging in one-sided, long-winded conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject and displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures.
- Causes of Asperger Syndrome: Doctors and researchers do not understand what causes Asperger’s syndrome.
- The core signs of Asperger’s syndrome can’t be cured. But most children benefit from early specialised interventions that focus on behavior management and social skills training.
