Question 1

are my parents the reason i have aspergers? is asperger's syndrome inherited from your parents?

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Partially perhaps: Scientists have long suspected that there are genetic and environmental components to Asperger syndrome.A specific gene for Asperger syndrome, however, has never been identified.  Instead, the most recent research indicates that there are most likely a common group of genes whose variations or deletions make an individual vulnerable to developing asd. Environmental factors undoubtedly also play a role.

Question 2

can aspergers be inherited from a parent with tourette syndrome?

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Tourette & Aspergers: Due to the elusive genomic of both conditions, a concrete inheritance relationship has yet to be established. There is some evidence favoring a genetic link between tourette syndrome and autism. Since Asperger falls in the autism spectrum, a link is suggested. Genetic counseling can help one to gain a better understanding of these conditions.

Question 3

what is aspergers?

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Autism spectrum disorder: I found an excellent concise and very helpful explanation of asperger's  at the following website.Asperger syndrome - national library of medicine
www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov
asperger syndrome is often considered a high functioning form of autism. It can lead to difficulty interacting socially, repeat behaviors, and clumsiness.

Question 4

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 5

can aspergers last forever?

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How long aspergers: Aspergers disorder is considered a life long condition.  However, with learning social pragmatic skills and reduction of anxiety, individuals often seem more like those with non verbal learning disabilities as they get older.  Key is to learn social pragmatics and how to control anxiety, either with cognitive behavioral training or with the help of medication.

Question 6

i think my nephew has aspergers?

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Maybe he does: There's no magic cure for Asperger's. I'm going to assume that Junior isn't just withdrawn and awkward because Dad's an ineffective model / teacher. Asperger's offers many advantages especially in the computer age. The key is getting guidance learning how to talk to people, read people, choosing a strength or endurance rather than coordination or ballgame sport, and achieving to be respected.

Question 7

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 8

is aspergers a curse or a blessing?

Accepted Answer

It's neither; it's a:  neurodevelopmental disorder. AS is now Autistic Spectrum Disorder Type 1, to emphasize that diminished facial recognition, joint attention &amp; Theory of Mind underlie deficits in social communication/reciprocity as in all with ASD. A criterion of the old diagnosis AS was an IQ of 70 or &gt;. A cognitive  level in the normal range, lower degree of ASD &amp; good response to therapy improve prognosis .

Question 9

what are the symptoms of aspergers?

Accepted Answer

Asperger Syndrome : is now Autistic Spectrum Disorder in the DSM-V. The same deficits in facial recognition, joint attention &amp; Theory Of Mind impair social reciprocity/communication &amp; cause narrow, repetitive areas of interest in anyone on  the spectrum. IQ &gt; 70, in the normal range, poor conversational skills, atypical speech inflections, awkward social interactions &amp;, in many, non-verbal learning disabilities.

Question 10

what are the symptoms for aspergers?

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Social impairment: An impairment in social interaction with problems using non-verbal behaviors such as eye gaze. Can't develop peer relationships. A lack of social or emotional reciprocity. Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Keep in mind that many people have some symptoms of asperger's, yet do not have the disorder. Diagnosis should only be made by a trained professional.

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