Clinically speaking, asperger’s is high-functioning autism, and there are several key signs to watch for:
No eye contact with strangers, until they know well
Easily frustrated
Perfectionism in all of the tasks performed
Sensitivity to stimulation of the senses The spiked ability of hearing nearly inaudible sounds can cause an overstimulation of multiple sounds happening at once. The overlapping causes confusion, as all noises seem to be at the same level. Sensitivity to light, physical sensations, and some to speaking.
Inability to multitask well, if at all
A multitude of imaginary friends or obsession with stuffed animals
A particular high interest in one area, dinosaurs, space, computers, doodling
Extremely, like over the top, creative
Usually has very few friends
Very good “helper” around the house
Does not show emotions, like crying, in some cases
Confused about processes, unless they go through them one step at a time
Can miss punchlines to jokes and makes up jokes that seem silly
Usually adhere to scheduled and timely tasks
There are other things, but these are the ones that stand out for my family that I’m aware of existing. If I were you, if this is suspected of your child, have them tested, immediately, by a professional. The longer the wait, the less time you’ll have to work with them in getting the necessary assistance.
Also, masking is unintentional. This is how they gain acceptance—by fitting in.
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