Name | Asperger's Syndrome |
Related to/Also known as | Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism |
Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome |
Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism, a condition which affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty in communicating and with social relationships, and exhibit a lack of imagination and creative play. They have fewer problems with language compared with those with autism, and do not usually have the accompanying learning difficulties associated with autism. |
Types | |
Useful national contacts | Asperger's Syndrome Foundation![]() The National Autistic Society Helpline: 0808 800 4104, 10-4 Mon-Fri ![]() |
Children & young people | Parents and carers (National Autistic Society)![]() Family support (National Autistic Society) ![]() |
Online resources |
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/coronavirus/health/information-about-upcoming-coronavirus-vaccines How to support a pupil with Asperger’s Syndrome (School Badge Store) Warning: So-called cures and dodgy interventions (National Autistic Society, March 2019) What is Asperger Syndrome? (National Autistic Society) Autism spectrum disorder (NHS Choices) ![]() Autism Spectrum disorders including Asperger's syndrome (Contact, charity with families with disabled children ![]() Lesser-known things about Asperger's syndrome (BBC Ouch blog)
|
News and events |
Coronavirus: Government clarifies guidance on exercise (National Autistic Society, 9 April 2020) Survey: Treatment of Childhood Neurological Conditions (British Paediatric Neurology Association, September 2020) |
Our resources |
Visit our library to read Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A user guide to adolescence by Luke Jackson. |