Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that is
characterized by obsessive interest in a single object or topic,
repetitive routines or rituals, peculiarities in speech and
language, socially and emotionally inappropriate behavior that
results in an inability to interact successfully with peers,
problems with non-verbal communication and clumsy and
uncoordinated motor movements. The syndrome mostly affects boys
and are diagnosed during the the elementary school years because
the symptoms of the disorder become more obvious at this point.
School children who have Asperger’s Syndrome often have a
difficult time in school because they lack the social skills and
are just “weird”. While most of them have average to above
average I.Q’s, they do not posses the social and emotional
skills needed to deal with people in general. They are also
prone to bullying and manipulation by other kids because of
their apparent gullibility. The causes, diagnosis and treatment
for Asperger’s Syndrome are currently at a v