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Asperger's

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Chase, Age 8



characteristics

  • Social
    desires interaction, but does not understand social rules or nonverbal cues for conversation or play
  • Emotionally Fragile
    self-critical, easily stressed
    has difficulty coping with demands of day-to-day life
  • Speech
    formal or expressionless tone of voice
    rich vocabulary without understanding subtleties of language
  • Need for Sameness
    sensitive to changes in daily routine
    may find comfort in repeating ritualistic behaviors
  • Limited Range of Interests
    may be preoccupied with a particular subject
    continually talking or asking questions about one, sometimes eccentric or inexplicable, idea or thing
    very good memory for facts on one specific subject
  • Motor Coordination
    may have deficits in fine and gross motor skills
    difficulty writing or drawing
    clumsy or awkward playing sports