Asperger's disorder is a condition that affects children and can last into adulthood. Individuals with Asperger's may become absorbed in specific topics and experience awkwardness when faced with social experiences. Asperger's is categorized as an autistic spectrum disorder, and it has several characteristics.
Communication
When someone has Asperger's disorder, they have strange ways of communicating in a nonverbal way. They exhibit awkward body postures, have very few facial expressions and rarely make eye contact.
Obsession
Asperger sufferers show an intense interest in one or two specific subjects, such as weather or baseball stats.
Coversation
When someone with Asperger's disorder is talking, they will go on talking for long periods of time without paying any attention to the person they are talking to. Even if that person is not listening or trying to interrupt, they will just keep talking. They also have a tendency to talk in a fast, monotonous voice.
Coordination
Individuals with Asperger's disorder can have bad posture, a rigid walking pattern and they are often clumsy and uncoordinated.
Feelings
A person with Asperger's can be very one sided in their interactions. They can show insensitivity to the feelings of others, and may act like they do not understand them or show no empathy towards them.
Cause
There is no known cause of Asperger's disorder, but it is speculated by doctors and researchers that the most common reason is genetics. In some cases, there is a link between bipolar disorder and depression.
Treatments
According to the Mayo Clinic, Asperger's disorder can't be cured, but there are some treatments that can treat the disorder. Examples of treatments include cognitive behavior therapy and communication and social skills training.
