Asbergers syndrome is a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorder family and the symptoms can vary quite a bit from person to person in both severity as well as which symptoms are present. Those people with mild Aspergers symptoms can be quite difficult to diagnose because although they know or their family knows there is a problem, they will often seem perfectly normal and they look perfectly normal.

The three main areas of symptoms that are considered when diagnosis Aspergers are:

1. Lack of Social Skills
2. Lack of Communication Skills
3. Repetitive and/or Obsessive Behaviors

1. Lacking Of Social Skills

Social skills are not very good in most Asperger sufferers and generally they will just find it difficult to 'fit in' with those of the same age group. They often find it hard to keep eye contact and they tend not to use much body language. As well as not using much body language, they also find it difficult to read other people's body language and facial expression, which can make it hard for them to get a complete understanding of what someone is meaning. As a result, many Asperger sufferers will take things very seriously, including jokes, and can be upset or insulted by something that wasn't meant that way.

Asperger sufferers really have a tunnel vision view of life and only see things from their own view. The lack empathy for other and really find it hard to see situations from another person's perspective.

2. Lack Of Communication Skills

Aspergers will often talk in one tone or pitch and don't have much variation in their voice and this can sometimes cause it to be difficult to read their meaning.

Many sufferers will prefer their own company and are quite happy to sit and play with or study something of interest to them. They can seem quiet and shy and sometimes viewed as 'standoffish' although this isn't their intention.

3. Repetitive and/or Obsessive Behavior

One of the common behaviours in Autistic sufferers are repetitive behaviours and once again this symptom will also vary from person to person. Repetitive behaviours can include hand flapping, repetitive routines or repetitive speech. Aspergers do like to have a specific routine and function much better if that routine is kept, they will often become quite upset if their routine is changed.

Obsessive behaviours might include being obsessed with a toy or activity or a topic such as cars, aeroplanes or trains. They will like to talk about their obsession constantly regardless of whether the person they are talking to is interested in that thing or not.

Conclusion

Generally a person will need to show some symptoms from all three groups to be diagnosed with Asbergers. If the symptoms are mild it can be difficult to diagnose.

As a parent, you tend to know that something is different with your child, and if you suspect at all that your child may suffer from Aspergers or any other disorder it is important to seek help. The sooner that you seek help and get a diagnosis, the sooner that you can learn to deal with the symptoms of the disorder.