Asperger's (Symptoms)

Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder marked by impaired social interactions. It's also known as high-functioning autism.

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Abnormal nonverbal communication
Failure to develop peer relationships
Being singled out by other children as "weird" or "strange"
Lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with others
Markedly impaired expression of pleasure in other people's happiness
Inability to return social or emotional feelings
Inflexibility about specific routines or rituals
Repetitive finger flapping, twisting, or whole body movements
Unusually intense preoccupation with narrow areas of interest
Preoccupation with parts of whole objects
Repetitive behaviors, including repetitive self-injurious behavior