| 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. |
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| Useful national contacts | Asperger's Syndrome Foundation www.aspergerfoundation.org.ukThe National Autistic Society Helpline: 0808 800 4104, 10-4 Mon-Fri www.nas.org.uk |
| Children & young people | Parents and carers (National Autistic Society) https://tinyurl.com/y6nwgrjm Family support (National Autistic Society) https://tinyurl.com/jua6ryx |
| Online resources |
Coronavirus Resources (National Autistic Society) 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) https://tinyurl.com/y8qho33aAutism Spectrum disorders including Asperger's syndrome (Contact, charity with families with disabled children https://tinyurl.com/rejr3f5Lesser-known things about Asperger's syndrome (BBC Ouch blog) 'Our position - MMR vaccine' (National Autistic Society) https://tinyurl.com/yy6gp9m2 |
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| Our resources |
Visit our library to read Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A user guide to adolescence by Luke Jackson. Or have a |
