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What do people with Aspergers suffer with?
People with Asperger syndrome often have difficulty ‘reading’ other people – recognising or understanding others’ feelings and intentions – and expressing their own emotions. This can make it very hard for them to navigate the social world. They may: appear to be insensitive, even if they don’t intend to be.
Is there disability for Aspergers?
Children or adults with Asperger’s syndrome may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Children are limited to SSI (Supplemental Security Income). To qualify for benefits, the parent’s must meet strict income guidelines and it must be shown that the child has significant impairment in: learning.
What is Asperger’s syndrome?
Asperger’s syndrome is a type of autistic disorder which generally affects communication and socialization. Those who have Asperger’s Syndrome typically view and interact with the world around them differently than others, which can cause a great deal of difficulty in relating to other people. The distinguishing traits of Asperger’s are:
Do people with Asperger syndrome have a learning disability?
People with Asperger syndrome do not have a learning disability. Most people with Asperger syndrome have gone through mainstream school and some may move into higher education and employment. Sometimes people will have specialist knowledge and understanding on one or two specific topics, such as I.T or maths.
Can a person with Asperger syndrome live a full and independent life?
Some people may also have an additional learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or other conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). With the right support, people with Asperger syndrome can lead full and independent lives.
Is Asperger’s considered high functioning autism?
Asperger’s Syndrome is one of the disorders that is generally considered high functioning on the Autism spectrum. Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, known as Aspergians, suffer from a number of impairments, namely social, but also can have challenges with motor skills.