The Difference Between High Functioning Autism and Aspergers
The Difference Between High Functioning Autism and Aspergers
The subgroups of autism seem to be a complex matter as these various typologies of autism suggest. You can read in more detail here and here.
So we thought we would share this interesting video from Allison Kawa which gives some useful insight!
What is the difference between Asperger’s Syndrome and Classic Autism?
We have covered the changes in the way that the different subgroups of autism, such as Asperger’s and PDD-NOS.
You can check out some of the posts here and here.
But we felt that this video would shed some very useful light on the current situation.
5 Things You Should Never Say to a Child With Aspergers
We are often told what not to say to a person on the autism spectrum or the parent of a child on the autism spectrum.
But as this is World Autism Awareness Month I thought I’d share this video from TEACH through Love about what you should not say to children on the autism spectrum.
Check it out! Do you agree
Does My Child Have Autism? – How To Spot Mild Autism, Asperger’s?
Wende Parsley, M. Ed.
LESS SEVERE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IS HARDER TO DIAGNOSE
TODDLERS
• No babbling by age 1 year
• No single words by age 16 months
• No 2 word phrases by age 2 years
• Doesn’t respond to their name—had hearing checked
• Loss of language skills
• Poor eye contact—babies stare at mothers’ faces and eyes
• No smiling—babies smile when smiled at
• No social responsiveness—beyond being shy
• Issues with textures or tastes—abnormal gag reflex; Anthony and potatoes
YOUNG CHILDREN
• Uses few gestures
• Flat robot-like voice
• Impaired ability to make friends
• Impaired ability to converse with others
• The absence of imaginative or social play repetitive or unusual language—echoing, telling different people the same info.
• Preoccupation with certain objects
• Inflexible adherence to rituals or routines
• Wants to be alone
• Cannot be comforted
• Upset by changes
OLDER CHILDREN
• Abnormally intense or focused language
• Preoccupation with certain subjects
• Inflexible adherence to rituals or routines
• Wants to be alone
• Facial expressions are not appropriate
• Cannot “read” facial expressions
• Upset by changes
• Trouble understanding emotions
• Use few gestures
OTHER SYMPTOMS (ALL AGES)
• Hyperactivity
• Impulsivity
• Short attention span
• Aggression
• Self-injury
• Temper tantrums/ meltdowns
• Unusual eating or sleeping habits
• Unusual moods
• Unusual emotional reactions
• Lack of fear/ extreme fear
• Unusual reactions to sights, sounds, tastes, or textures
• Digestive issues: constipation, diarrhea
• Overly organized
• Messy, unorganized, destructive
Test for autism
Asperger’s Quiz / Asperger’s Test! What is Asperger’s Syndrome and do you have it?
You may find this video on autism diagnosis and tests very interesting!