In 1944, Hans Asperger, an Austrian medical professor, paediatrician and child psychologist, published the first official definition of what is now named after his namesake, Asperger’s Syndrome. Similar descriptions fitting those of the disorder existed well before Asperger’s, such as the “Schizoid Personality of Childhood,” which was termed in 1926 by Eva Sucharewa, a Russian neurological assistant. Regardless of its name, the disorder encompasses a part of the autism spectrum, which affects such key aspects of an individual’s life, such as their social interactions, thought processes and minor physical movements. Asperger’s research, despite being conducted and documented during a time of great medical discoveries, did not become widely known …show more content…
Due to the fact that these symptoms overlap with many common human behaviours that are considered completely normal, Apserger’s Syndrome often goes undiagnosed until individuals begin to show difficulties, especially in school and the workplace. In children and adolescents, language skills tend to be the most evident symptoms of the disorder, as they tend to be relatively advanced compared to their peers and thus have difficulty communicating with them. In adults, because they have yet to be diagnosed and have therefore become accustomed to the disorder, the most evident symptom that can often lead to their diagnosis is depression and/or anxiety issues. For both younger and older individuals, however, the most common symptom of Asperger’s disorder stems from their inability to notice and understand social queues, especially when they are non-verbal. Additional symptoms that are common, yet not always seen, are the way in which they speak in terms of intonation and volume, difficulty controlling emotions, especially at inappropriate times, and a lack of refinement in motor skills that can lead to an overall …show more content…
Among the most common positives is the fact that individuals with the disability are often able to focus very well, often leading to more success in education and areas of interest, such as literature or hobbies. Many with Asperger’s Syndrome are less likely to judge a person based on how they interact with them, simply because they do not pick up on the same social queues, good and bad, that many often do. Additionally, these individuals have been found to be more truthful compared to those without the disability because they find it very difficult to be