Asperger'sBy: Max Kramer

Description of mental illness

• Asperger's affects the ability to socialize and communicate

• They have good intelligence but struggle with communication

Signs and symptoms

• Difficulty making friends with kids of the same age

• May have an intense obsession with one or two specific subjects

• May be socially awkward

How is diagnosed

• The doctor would look at your medical history

• Ask about your development

• Test your IQ

• May examine family and peer relationships

How it is treated

• Stress management

• Support groups

• Anger management

• Family thearpy

If you suspect you have the illness

• If you suspect you have the illness you should get tested by a doctor for Asperger's

Interesting facts

• Most people with Asperger's are above average intelligence

• Have excellent thinking skills

• Asperger's is usually diagnosed when the child reaches preschool

• They do not understand sarcasm, playful teasing, and figure of speech

Sources

• https://suite.io/debbie-roome/1k6422f

• http://www.Autism-society.org