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Question by  UpwardBoundPrecalcTutor (128)

What are some of the symptoms of aspergers?

I am afraid my son may be showing some signs of aspergers.

 
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Answer by  informant31 (510)

There are many syptoms of aspergers syndrome. Symptoms during childhood include trouble starting or maintaning a conversation, Dislikes changes in routines, internal thoughts are verbalized and there are signs of delayed motor development. Adults may show more attention to detail, and have more focused interests. Aspergers syndrome is not always a bad thing and may be beneficial for some people.

 
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Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Lots of mood swings. It will seem like he has an uncontrollable anger problem when you talk to him. It will seem like he isn't listening. They tend to be very emotional. The only way to know for sure is to go to the doctor and have him diagnosed. There is no other way to know for sure.

 
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Answer by  wjgsert (403)

Some common signs of Aspergers are lack of social skills, developing of certain ritual behaviors, like having to do daily routines in a certain order and repetitive motions, like hand-wringing.

 
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Answer by  Heather726 (257)

Not looking people in the eye, not picking up on non-verbal cues, an obsession with something (cars, lego, etc.), and not being able to control emotion.

 
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Answer by  DebH2010 (291)

Asperger's symptoms vary greatly among those affected. You might notice problems in social situations, missed cues, blank emotions, overstimulation related to sounds or situations. Asperger's needs serious medical evaluation.

 
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Answer by  sylsia (510)

The signs of Asperger's syndrome in childhood are not picking up on social cues, dislike in any changes in routines, appears to lack empathy, being unable to recognize subtle differences in speech that alter the meaning of others' speech, avoids eye contact or stares, and are preoccupied with only one or few interests to name a few.

 
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