Aspergers is a bit like Autism. Ever see “Rain Man”?
An aspergers child is usually antisocial, has difficulty with being touched, and does not make friends easily. The biggest difference between autism and Aspergers is that Autistic children are sometimes called “idiot savant” – this is an old and very outdated term, but what it refers to is the fact that Autistic children usually are brilliant in some aspect. Usually with numbers. In Aspergers, children are usually stronger with Language. They may seem withdrawn, but will talk with an amazing vocabulary or understand advanced literary passages, or make connections in poetry that are beyond their age level.
