All About Autism

In this video I answer the question What Is Asperger’s Syndrome and 7 things you should know about it the condition. Aspergers Syndrome is am autism spectrum disorder that is characterised by it’s interesting traits like, lack of eye contact, obsessive interests and love of routines. It is also regarded as a lower support needs level of an autism diagnosis. To look deeper into this I have listed 7 interesting things about the condition below. 1.Name Change: Aspergers Syndrome had an official name change to Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2013 2.History Aspergers is named after the main researcher in this field, a man called Hans Asperger. 3.Aspergers vs Autism Aspergers and autism are the exact same condition, it’s just a way of labelling a level of support needs. 4.High Functioning Autism Often people refer to Aspergers as High Functioning Autism. 5.Aspergers Doesn’t Exist Aspergers didn’t stop existing after it’s name change in 2013, it simpl...

The Aspergers Checklist - here are 5 most common traits you need to know to identify Aspergers Syndrome. Do you suspect that you or maybe someone you know has Aspergers Syndrome? Although it is now labelled Autism Spectrum Disorder this Aspergers Checklist will provide you with a good outline of the condition to identify traits in someone THE ASPERGERS CHECKLIST 1. Social Interaction Issues People with Asperger’s syndrome usually have issues with social interactions and situations. They can be unaware of social rules and constructs. 2. Repetitive Behaviour Repeating a routine of behaviour is a huge trait of Asperger’s syndrome and is a clear indication of the condition. A person with Aspergers will love doing the same thing day in day out and enjoy eating the same foods constantly. 3. Stimming Stimming is a self stimulatory behaviour that is common in autism, like rocking back and fourth when concentrating to flapping hands when worried or exited. 4. Mo...

The Aspergers Checklist - here are 5 most common traits you need to know to identify Aspergers Syndrome. Do you suspect that you or maybe someone you know has Aspergers Syndrome? Although it is now labelled Autism Spectrum Disorder this Aspergers Checklist will provide you with a good outline of the condition to identify traits in someone THE ASPERGERS CHECKLIST 1. Social Interaction Issues People with Asperger’s syndrome usually have issues with social interactions and situations. They can be unaware of social rules and constructs. 2. Repetitive Behaviour Repeating a routine of behaviour is a huge trait of Asperger’s syndrome and is a clear indication of the condition. A person with Aspergers will love doing the same thing day in day out and enjoy eating the same foods constantly. 3. Stimming Stimming is a self stimulatory behaviour that is common in autism, like rocking back and fourth when concentrating to flapping hands when worried or exited. 4. Mo...

The Aspergers Checklist - here are 5 most common traits you need to know to identify Aspergers Syndrome. Do you suspect that you or maybe someone you know has Aspergers Syndrome? Although it is now labelled Autism Spectrum Disorder this Aspergers Checklist will provide you with a good outline of the condition to identify traits in someone THE ASPERGERS CHECKLIST 1. Social Interaction Issues People with Asperger’s syndrome usually have issues with social interactions and situations. They can be unaware of social rules and constructs. 2. Repetitive Behaviour Repeating a routine of behaviour is a huge trait of Asperger’s syndrome and is a clear indication of the condition. A person with Aspergers will love doing the same thing day in day out and enjoy eating the same foods constantly. 3. Stimming Stimming is a self stimulatory behaviour that is common in autism, like rocking back and fourth when concentrating to flapping hands when worried or exited. 4. Mo...