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Want to know what Aspergers is? I’m discussing all that and more right now. Aspergers is a neurological developmental autism spectrum disorder / condition. It is part of he autism spectrum disorder and has had an interesting history. Here are 5 key elements and facts that you can find super interesting about Asperger’s Syndrome. 1.Neurological Disorder Asperger’s syndrome is a neurological developmental disorder which is present in people who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The diagnosis was typically given in people who were on the autism spectrum without a high need of support. 2.Autism Spectrum Disorder Aspergers Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder meaning it is part of the autism neurological condition that is known and is diagnosed in one in 100 people in the UK and one in 60 people in United States of America. 3.Behaviour Traits Asperger’s is characterised by behavioural traits any person, these include lack of eye contact obsessive focus o...

This is why Asperger’s Syndrome relationships can be difficult for people. There is lots of ways in which people on the autism spectrum can enjoy a healthy relationship be it friendly or romantic. But on the flip side there are also some common struggles that can impact the relationship and cause issues in one way or an other. Here I am exploring 3 facts about relationships and autism that you may find very useful. 1.Emotional Communication issues People on the autism spectrum have major issues communicating their emotions to other people, which creates a lot of difficulties when in relationships where there needs to be open emotional communication. 2.Empathy The ability to understand how another person is feeling, almost like putting yourself in someone else shoes. This is somewhat of a miss with lots of people on the autism spectrum and can cause a lot of issues when in relationships for obvious reasons. 3.Short Term Memory It is no new finding to...

This is how to deal with socialising for aspergers and high school situations! So having an autism spectrum disorder is hard enough from day to do without adding in other things like school. School comes with a whole host of issues including pressure to make and maintain friends in social situations. I have listed 3 tips for detailing with social situations for people on the autism spectrum in high school. 1.Be Polite Also be nice and polite to people in social situations as you want them to know that you area nice person and they will become better friends with you because of your niceness. 2.Strike Interest Striking out and interest matching conversation is key to creating good conversations. Find people who share the same interests as you and strike up a conversation. 3.Pier Pressure The most important thing in situations of social groups is that, if you do not feel comfortable with a situation you don’t do it, you respectfully decline. Never do ...

This is how the autism brain works and creates decisions SUPER INTERESTING A study was carried out by researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and Carnegie Mellon University in the US. This was a cross-sectional study comparing the brains of adults with high-functioning ASD and adults without ASD. The researchers found there was greater communication between some regions of the brain in adults with high-functioning ASD than those without ASD, but less communication between others. This pattern also showed differences between different individuals with high-functioning ASD – so not all people with this diagnosis had the same pattern of brain signalling at rest. The brain differences did not appear to be related to measures of childhood history of ASD IQ scores. 1.Communication Autistic people have a grater communication pattern in certain areas of the brain to cause functions and decisions to a non-autistic person. 2.Low vs High P...

This is how Asperger’s Syndrome directly impacts the daily life of people with the condition. I have my fair share of issues with daily life, but I feel there are some common issues that we on the autism spectrum all share. I have listed out 3 issues and how to deal with them below. 1.Home Skills Learning how to work the washing machine, the cooker and knowing how to wash the floor are all super skills that autistic people don’t always understand as easy as non Autistc individuals. So to combat this, you can record a video on your phone or tablet to show how this can be done as a reference. 2.Short Term Memory Issues People on the autism spectrum have huge issues with short term member, from remembering why they walked into a room to remembering to put a date down for their appointments in their calendars. To over come this use apps like google assistant and Siri to plan and set reminders for you in your notes and calendar apps 3.Following Tasks Follow...

What is Asperger’s syndrome? This is everything YOU need to know about the condition. Ok so let’s be frank first off, Asperger’s Syndrome is now referred to as Autism spectrum disorder. Autism used to be split off into several naming conventions like high functioning autism, low functioning autism, classic autism... you get the picture. But this all changed in 2013 to give everything the umbrella term Autism Spectrum Disorder. So what is Asperger’s Syndrome? It is an autism spectrum diagnosis that is characterised by a few common personality traits, and has lower support needs on the spectrum of autism. Here are 4 ways you can identify a personality trait of autism in a person on the autism spectrum. 1.Lack Of Eye Contact Autistic people will have issues with making and maintaining eye contact. 2.Talking Constantly As Autistc people will have an obsessive interest in a certain topic, they will want to talk about it not stop. And sometimes you won’t ...

Here are 10 famous people with Asperger’s syndrome you never new about before!! There has been some amazing people through our history of science and arts that help shape the world we know today. This is largely down to how they perceived and saw the world. Because of that, autism played a huge part in this. Here are 10 of the most interesting historical icons that were and are on the autism spectrum. 1.Albert Einstein Influential scientist 2.Issac Newton Influential scientist 3.Hans Christian Andersen famous impactful author. 4.Charles Darwin Philosopher and famous scientist. 5.Thomas Jefferson Early influential American politician. 6.Andy Warhol Very influential artist and photographer. 7.Nikola Tesla Amazingly clever scientist. 8.Steve Jobs Creator of Apple. 9.Lewis Carroll Famous children’s books author. 10.Stanley Kubrick Highly inspiring film and movie director. Please leave a comment if you have an...

Here are 5 athletes with autism that will SHOCK YOU! Autism is classed as a hidden or invisible disability and for this matter it is hard to know who is on the spectrum or not in a public setting. I have found these 5 amazing autistic athletes who will blow you away with how awesomely skilled they are. So here are 5 athletes with autism that you probably didn’t know about! 1. Jim Eisenreich – Major League Baseball Player He started playing in 1982 and played his Rookie season for the Minnesota Twins. Eisenreich suffered from uncontrollable tics and twitches, common symptoms of a then-misunderstood Tourette’s Syndrome. Although well-known for his Tourette’s Syndrome, he is also on the Autism Spectrum with his later diagnosis of Asperger’s. Eisenreich withdrew from MLB in 1984 due to his uncontrollable tics, and sought the help of medical professionals. 2. Jason McElwain – Basketball Player Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac (born October 20, 1988), is an American...

Here are 5 awesome tips for Aspergers anxiety issues when out in public! Anxiety can really be disability for people when in social and public settings. As anxiety is common with most people on the autism spectrum, these tips will help you reduce anxiety while being out in public. 1.Headphones To lower anxiety, bring headphones with you or noise cancelling headphones to block out a lot of the noise of the hustle and bustle. 2.Best Time To a voice having an anxiety attack in the shops, research on google the best times to go, like early morning or late at night for the least amount of people in the stores. 3.Buddy Up Anxiety can be a kicker if you are on your own, but if you have a buddy with you they can help you if you need it. 4.Prepare Make a list before you go of everything you need, and a back up plan if it isn’t there. Preparation is the best way to avoid anxiety when shopping. 5.Breathing If all else fails and you start getting anxio...

This is how to make friends if you have issues with Aspergers communication, top 3 ways! Aspergers communication can pose lots of difficulties so here are 3 ways you can make friends!! 1.Like Minded Interest Try to look for people who will have the same interests as you. This could be going to events or group meet ups of the type of stuff you are interested in. You can also try this online with Facebook groups and subreddit to find people on your genre. As having a common interest with people will allow you to be able to talk about stuff you both enjoy, and can lead to a good lasting relationship. 2.Be Honest When making friends, it is important to be honest with everything. If you don’t like something or don’t want to do something then you must be honest about it. People relate more to honesty than dishonesty. So always try to be nice, kind and honest with everyone you are friends with. 3.Listen Aspergers can present some issues with knowing when to stop...

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...

Here are 5 athletes with autism that will SHOCK YOU! Autism is classed as a hidden or invisible disability and for this matter it is hard to know who is on the spectrum or not in a public setting. I have found these 5 amazing autistic athletes who will blow you away with how awesomely skilled they are. So here are 5 athletes with autism that you probably didn’t know about! 1. Jim Eisenreich – Major League Baseball Player He started playing in 1982 and played his Rookie season for the Minnesota Twins. Eisenreich suffered from uncontrollable tics and twitches, common symptoms of a then-misunderstood Tourette’s Syndrome. Although well-known for his Tourette’s Syndrome, he is also on the Autism Spectrum with his later diagnosis of Asperger’s. Eisenreich withdrew from MLB in 1984 due to his uncontrollable tics, and sought the help of medical professionals. 2. Jason McElwain – Basketball Player Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac (born October 20, 1988), is an American...

This is how to deal with socialising for aspergers and high school situations! So having an autism spectrum disorder is hard enough from day to do without adding in other things like school. School comes with a whole host of issues including pressure to make and maintain friends in social situations. I have listed 3 tips for detailing with social situations for people on the autism spectrum in high school. 1.Be Polite Also be nice and polite to people in social situations as you want them to know that you area nice person and they will become better friends with you because of your niceness. 2.Strike Interest Striking out and interest matching conversation is key to creating good conversations. Find people who share the same interests as you and strike up a conversation. 3.Pier Pressure The most important thing in situations of social groups is that, if you do not feel comfortable with a situation you don’t do it, you respectfully decline. Never do ...

Want to know what Aspergers is? I’m discussing all that and more right now. Aspergers is a neurological developmental autism spectrum disorder / condition. It is part of he autism spectrum disorder and has had an interesting history. Here are 5 key elements and facts that you can find super interesting about Asperger’s Syndrome. 1.Neurological Disorder Asperger’s syndrome is a neurological developmental disorder which is present in people who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The diagnosis was typically given in people who were on the autism spectrum without a high need of support. 2.Autism Spectrum Disorder Aspergers Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder meaning it is part of the autism neurological condition that is known and is diagnosed in one in 100 people in the UK and one in 60 people in United States of America. 3.Behaviour Traits Asperger’s is characterised by behavioural traits any person, these include lack of eye contact obsessive focus o...

Here are 7 simple ways to see Asperger’s in adults FAST! There are many ways in which Asperger’s in adulthood can be spotted. But a lot of the time Aspergers missed for one reason or another. I have compiled a list of 7 very simple and effective ways you can notice it. 1.Strong Field Of Interest People on the autism spectrum have a very strong and specific field of interest that will dominate their life. 2.Intellectually Aligned Autistic people are usually very intellectual and like to think and research logically. 3.Lack Of Eye Context Autistic people will have difficulty making and maintaining eye contact in social situations. 4.Unusually Clothing Habits You may find that autistic individuals will like to wear the same clothes or same type of clothes every single day. 5.Picky Eating Sensory processing disorder come hand in hand with autism, and can create interesting and picky eating habits. 6.Socially Awkward As autism is a comm...

Here are 5 mistakes YOU make about adult Asperger’s. People with Asperger’s syndrome are often mistaken for lots of reasons. People thinking that they are ignorant rude or just being silly are all too commonly seen. I have listed out 5 major mistakes that are commonly said about people with Asperger’s syndrome. 1.Shy People often mistake Aspergers as being shy as Asperger’s syndrome presents social and communication issues 2.Introvert People always mistake a person with Aspergers syndrome as just being an introvert, when in fact they are autistic. 3.Good At Maths Everyone instantly thinks that if you say you have Asperger’s Syndrome you are a mathematical genius. 4.Excuse For Rude Behaviour Lots of people see that people diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome use it as an excuse to be rude to other people. 5.Aspergers Doesn’t exists Ignorant people will say that aspergers doesn’t exist. If you have anything to add please pop it in a comme...

This is the MOST EFFECTIVE WAY you need to spot Aspergers In Adults for people trying to find out! Aspergers in adults is something that usually is diagnosed later on in life as a lot of adults on the autism spectrum have been missed in the early stages of their Loire due to their time in history. Aspergers in adults is now called ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder and there are currently 1 in 100 people in the UK and 1 in 60 in the US who are diagnosed with autism. It is, however so important to help support and understand aspergers and autism in someone so that a person can help the autistic individual if they are in need of help. Here are the 3 most common ways to spot autism in adulthood or aspergers in adults. 1. Lack Of Eye Contact People with autism have difficulty creating and maintaining eye contact. This can occur during one on one conversations or in a group setting. Autistic people find it hard to make eye contact. 2. Difficulty In Social Conversatio...