Asperger's Disorder (Collection: Mental Health )

According to the DSM-IV, Asperger's Disorder is a type of pervasive developmental disorder similar to Autism that typically manifests in childhood. It is characterized by social impairments (which may include poor body language and eye contact skills, failure to develop peer relationships, lack of spontaneous sharing of experience, lack of reciprocity) and the presence of repetitive behavior and interest patterns. Asperger children typically become overly focused on their interests and may resist efforts to redirect their behavior. They also frequently show odd stereotyped hand or body movements. Unlike in autism, there are no significant delays in the development of language or cognitive abilities.

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