What are the behavioral symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome?
In 1944, Hans Asperger identified four children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limited empathy with others, and were physically clumsy. People with Asperger syndrome often: • display behavior and engage in activities that are restricted and repetitive • have narrow areas of interest that sometimes are abnormally intense or focused • stick to inflexible routines • are physically clumsy with poor coordination • display delays in activities that require motor dexterity (i.e. riding a bike, handwriting) • have odd posture or a rigid gait • display rhythmic motor behaviors (including hand movements or whole body motions) • have enhanced auditory and visual perception • have unusually sensitive or insensitive to sound, light, touch, texture, taste, smell, pain, temperature, and other stimuli • have difficulty sleeping Many children with Asperger’s Syndrome also have other conditions that coexist with Asperger’s: • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disor
