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Asperger’s Characteristics (Infograph)

How do we distinguish Asperger's from Austism? And how does it affect the learning experience of students? Learn from this infographic the basic characteristics/behavior of students with Asperger's.

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This article focuses on a disorder related to Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s syndrome is characterized largely by difficulties associated with observing social cues and interacting with others. A person with Asperger’s will present as average or above average intelligence, a key difference from Autism. Asperger’s can become highly focused on their interests and difficulty focusing on unrelated subjects. They can also be highly sensitive to certain types of physical stimuli and present with language issues such as flat affect and the ability to think abstractly. They also tend to resist changes in their daily activities.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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