How Does Asperger Syndrome Affect Social Behavior?
Asperger syndrome is a type of highly functional autism. People with this disorder are usually able to function normally within society; however, they do have their share of struggles. These struggles are usually more obvious in certain social situations. First, it is important to understand some of the underlying symptoms that can impact social behavior. People with Asperger syndrome are easily overstimulated by noise and crowds. They have a tendency to focus inwardly instead of on their surroundings, or on other people. Also, they usually have a few obscure areas of interest where their knowledge is very deep, and they tend to focus heavily on these interests. To most people, someone with Asperger syndrome will seem a bit withdrawn. They are usually not talkative, especially in crowds, and tend to keep to themselves. In fact, they may avoid social situations entirely, preferring to spend their time in quiet isolation where they can think about their interests. A person with Asperger
