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How do you describe someone with Aspergers?
10 Characteristics of a Person with Asperger’s Syndrome
- Intellectual or Artistic Interest.
- Speech Differences.
- Delayed Motor Development.
- Poor Social Skills.
- The Development of Harmful Psychological Problems.
- Detail-oriented.
- Persistence.
- Not Socially-driven.
How do you talk to someone with Asperger’s?
Tips for Talking to Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- Address him or her as you would any other adult, not a child.
- Avoid using words or phrases that are too familiar or personal.
- Say what you mean.
- Take time to listen.
- If you ask a question, wait for a response.
- Provide meaningful feedback.
How would I know if my colleague has Asperger’s?
“How would I know if my colleague has Asperger’s Syndrome?” is a question many people ask. In my experience over 20 years, I have found that the question, is usually promptly followed by “He/She is technically really good at their job. They just don’t seem to get the relationship side of the job.” Or something along those lines.
Why do girls with Asperger’s have a hard time making friends?
Females may also have more difficulty in forming friendships because female relationships are frequently based on nuanced emotional and social exchanges, whereas male friendships have historically been more activity-based.2 Like males, females on the Asperger/autism spectrum are likely to have experienced a history of bullying.
How does a girl with Asperger’s syndrome show different sides of personality?
She might show different sides of her personality in different settings. “A girl with Asperger’s syndrome may suffer social confusion in silence and isolation in the classroom or playground but she may be a different character at home, the ‘mask’ is removed.” (Tony Attwood).
Do girls with Asperger’s have messy hair?
A telltale sign of female Asperger’s is hair that’s always a mess. It seems too complicated to comb hair. Of course there are girls who don’t have Asperger’s who have messy hair. Or, if their hair isn’t a mess then they might have absolutely no idea what to do with guys.