Question 1

i need statistics on aspergers syndrome. how many people have it (children, young adults, adults). ?

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Not Well Established: The prevalence of Asperger syndrome (as) is not well established.  Experts estimate that as many as 1 in 88 children age 8 will have an autism spectrum disorder. No studies have yet been conducted to determine the incidence of Asperger syndrome in adult populations, but studies of children with the disorder suggest that their problems with socialization and communication continue into adulthood.

Question 2

how common is aspergers?

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Read Temple Grandin: Excellent books are available.  Read thinking in pictures and the way i see it.  Also read the curious incident of the dog in the night time.  More intense would be oliver sacks an anthropologist on mars.

Question 3

what does having aspergers mean?

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Communication/Social: Aspergers is an autism spectrum disorder,  characterized by varying levels of impairment in social interaction (ability to read social cues) , social imagination, and language difficulties. It is hard to summarize in a clear understandable  way the symptoms of asperger's.  However, there are good online resources such as www.Aane.Org & nimh  aspergers page ...Etc. Check them out , they are helpful.

Question 4

how to know if i have aspergers syndrome?

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Seek expert advice.: The specific signs and symptoms of asperger's can be shared by many other conditions, with various causes.  It is very important to seek expert advice and expert evaluation to diagnose this condition with sensitivity and skill.  Please, find a neurologist or a psychologist with experience with this condition.

Question 5

could aspergers affect how selfish you are?

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Aspergers syndrome: includes an inability to understand non-verbal communication and facial cues.  Thus a person may not be aware of the feelings of others and this can be perceived as selfishness.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of aspergers syndrome?

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Asperger's: Asperger's is a type of developmental disorder related to autism.  In it there are problems with social skills; difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation; odd or repetitive behaviors; unusual preoccupations or rituals; coordination problems; limited range of interests; highly skilled in a particular area like music, math, or computers.

Question 7

how to like someone with aspergers syndrome?

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Asperger's syndrome: Actually, the process is pretty much the same as for a person without asperger's syndrome. Either you do like someone or you don't. We don't usually have good reasons, at least in the beginning. Asperger's syndrome is associated with many symptoms which impair social relationships, so it may be harder to relate, but in the end, you either really like them the way they are or you don.T.

Question 8

is it possible that i have aspergers syndrome?

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Aspergers: Of course it is possible, ask for a consultation with a mental health professional who specializes in assessing and treating aspergers to obtain clarity and needed support. Best.

Question 9

can there be a way to turn your aspergers off?

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No, but...: There are pluses if your powerful intellectual focus is on something that's useful. Get guidance reading & understanding others. Relationships are more important than being right. Say only nice things. Take up a strength sport. Get speech rx. If you tell others, "i was born a little different" rather than "i have a disease", they may well find you fascinating & likable.

Question 10

what are the tell tale signs of aspergers syndrome?

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Asperger's: The two major areas of deficit in asperger's are problems with 1) social interaction and 2) stereotyped and repetative patterns of behavior. You can read specific details at the apa website <www.Psych.Org> however, it is best to get a consult from a comprensive team of professionals because this a subtle diagnosis and not a simple check list.

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