Asperger’s Syndrome is among the autism spectrum disorders. Describing the disease for the first time in 1944, Dr. Curious about the symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome, which was taken from Hans Asperger. So what is Asperger’s Syndrome?
WHAT IS ASPERGER SYNDROME?
Although Asperger’s Syndrome is commonly confused with classical autism, what distinguishes it from classical autism is its less severe symptoms and absence of language delays. Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, who have difficulties in social communication and obsessive behaviors, have difficulties in understanding especially jokes, allusions and metaphors.
At the same time, although there is no pronunciation problem in their speech, they may have problems with speaking tone and emphasis.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASPERGER SYNDROME?
The most common symptom of people with Asperger’s Syndrome is that they focus on one subject and become obsessed with that subject and have difficulties with social skills despite being intelligent.
Symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome:
-Not making eye contact
– Wanting to spend time alone
-Using incomplete mimics and not being able to understand mimics
-Failure to understand irony and humor
– Disorganized speech
-Inability to control voice and hand movements
-Repetitive behaviors
IS THERE A TREATMENT FOR ASPERGER SYNDROME?
There is no cure for Asperger’s syndrome. However, some treatment methods can make a person’s life easier. Therapies that will improve social and communication skills make the daily life of the person with the syndrome easier. In some cases, physicians may recommend drug therapy. Raising awareness of parents is very important for the life of a child with Asperger’s syndrome. Early diagnosis is very important for the life process of the individual.
WHO ARE THE FAMOUS NAMES WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME?
After Elon Musk announced that he had Asperger’s syndrome in 2021, other famous names with Asperger’s syndrome became the subject of curiosity.
Celebrities with Asperger’s syndrome:
Elon Musk
Julian Assange
Isaac Newton
Greta Thunberg
Guy Martin
Anthony Hopkins
John Denver
Charles Robert Darwin