Asperger’s Disorder, as it has become known, is a disorder that is a part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is no longer recognized as a separate syndrome under DSM V but instead those who exhibit Asperger’s like syndromes receive a diagnosis of ASD. Those with Asperger’s are sometimes thought of as a “high functioning autistic,” this is because they do not struggle with development the same way others with an ASD diagnosis do. ASD symptoms are divided into three categories: deficiencies in social interaction, communication deficiencies, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behaviors and interests. While children with Asperger’s regularly struggle with social interaction and display repetitive behaviors, they don’t exhibit a delay in their language. In fact, a lot of the time a child with Asperger’s may have above average intelligence.
Because of poor social interactions, a child with Asperger’s can go on to develop many other syndromes if he/she doesn’t receive proper therapy. But even with therapy, a child with Asperger’s is more likely to experience anxiety and depressive disorders. These two conditions can have a profound effect on a child’s development and functioning, especially when the same child has an Asperger’s …show more content…
According to my research, “in the past two decades, students with learning disabilities were subjected to higher levels of stress during the school year and that this stress may lead to increased depression and perhaps suicide,” (Shtayermman). One of the benefits of a child with Asperger’s ritualistic behavior, is that if the thought of suicide is on their mind you may notice their obsession with it through their behaviors or actions. It’s a pretty good possibility that if they are contemplating it they will be obsessed with the thought of it and that may be the only sign you can see that they are struggling with