| Aspergers is one of several of the autism disorders. | | | | Does your child complain about certain colors, itchy |
| Difficulties in social interaction and restricted interests | | | | labels on their skin, and certain types of foods? |
| and activities are the main noticeable traits. Only a | | | | Can your child look you in the eyes while talking? |
| qualified psychiatrist or counselor can determine if | | | | If most of these apply, then your child might have a |
| your child has Aspergers. | | | | tendency to be diagnosed with Aspergers. If not |
| There is a test known as the Autism-Spectrum | | | | Aspergers, then perhaps an different diagnosis within |
| Quotient or AQ. This will give you an indication of | | | | the autism spectrum. But only a doctor can make the |
| how likely it is that your child has Aspergers. In the | | | | accurate diagnosis. This definitely will make your child |
| meantime here are some indications that will give you | | | | unique if they have it. |
| an idea if you should go to a doctor or not: | | | | There doesn't seem to be any long term medication |
| Do you think your child is quirky about some things? | | | | that can be given like to child who has ADD or |
| Does your child have poor or limited social skills? | | | | ADHD. Keep them in a regular school to learn social |
| Does your child appear to be selfish and unwilling to | | | | skills is a must. It is very important to work closely |
| play with other children? | | | | with the teacher and others to help them in the day |
| Does your child appear to be unsympathetic toward | | | | to day management of their behavior. |
| others when they make a mistake? | | | | Behavior therapy to learn how to deal with the |
| Does your child prefer to do things in specific | | | | differences is the most prescribed treatment. Most |
| repetitive patterns? | | | | people with Aspergers will learn coping techniques |
| Is your child good at math or art or music? | | | | that they will use throughout their daily lives. They still |
| Is your child unable to do things like a somersaults | | | | need support and encouragement. to realize that this |
| and cartwheels? | | | | is merely a difference and not a disability. |
| Is your child uncoordinated or slow physically? | | | | |