Asperger’s Syndrome

These are some of the characteristics of a child with Asperger’s syndrome:

• Difficulty with social interaction, imagination and flexible thinking
• Difficulty with abstract concepts
• They may take language literally
• Pieces of information may remain ‘disconnected’
• They may seem rude
• They find it difficult to make small talk, and talk at people rather than to them
• There may be a lack of awareness in turn-taking and in interpreting body language, facial expressions, gestures and vocal volume
• Eye contact may be avoided
• They may have difficulty in appreciating others’ thoughts and feelings
• They may find humour difficult
• They may be obsessively tidy
• They may have idiosyncratic interests.

If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, ERS may be able to help you.