Introduction

Asperger Syndrome embodies a series of situations categorized as disorders of development in the perverse. It is where a class of five complications causes the delay in developing many basic functions. Some of these functions are transmission of information and interaction with other individuals. These disorders are experienced in the statistics of mental manual complications as well as in the diagnosis (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006).  Unlike autism, this disorder may be different. The individual may not display any sign of delay or deficit in communication of language during early stages in life (Asperger and Annott, 1944; Baskin, Sperber and Price, 2006; Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006). As well as this, the person with this disorder might lack delays in cognition.

Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria

There are ways that can be used to identify people with this disorder through diagnostic criteria. Some of the diagnostic criteria are explained though not fully applied. Additionally, these individuals have poor relationship with other people (Asperger Disorder, 2010; Baskin, Sperber and Price, 2006). They also have a habit of repetition as well as having patterns of stereotype in behavior, hobbies and activities. According to Mcpartland, & Klin (2006), most of the victims  lack language delay of developing cognition. Individuals of this type prefer having solitude kind of lifestyle. Lastly, they have difficulty in following language grammar (Szaytmari, 2006). As a disorder, the person who suffers from this condition may have various traits as diagnosed by the practitioner.  He/she may have a very strong preference of a given activity or just a single topic (Asperger Disorder, 2010).  They are also diagnosed to have developed a habit of repetition. Majority of individuals with this disorder have peculiar languages and speech.  Most of the time, this diagnosis imply that they lack appropriate and effective behaviors to socialize (Asperger Disorder, 2010). These individuals are challenged in using body languages since it is impossible for them to communicate unless they use oral communication. Moreover, they lack coordination for the movements of motor tics (Klin, 2006). Generally, the victims of this disorder have difficulty in socializing thus they may not be grammatically fluent while giving a speech (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006).

Prevalence

Individuals with Asperger’s syndrome face a lot of challenges and difficulties in their lifetime. These challenges are referred to as incidences or prevalence of the disorder. Asperger disorder is popular among children with a prevalence rate of 58% in the US (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006). Aspergers syndrome prevalence estimates for males are higher than for females, but some clinicians believe that this may not reflect the actual incidence rates. Among the male adults, its prevalence is a paltry 10 % (Great Ormond Hospital, n.d).

The adults worry excessively about life activities, after worrying goes beyond their control. This means that, they become so anxious that they may be affected psychologically. They also become depressed especially during adolescence and adult stages (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006). Most of the time, they lack attention and have the disorder of hyperactivity during childhood. Sometimes they have rising epilepsy rate as well as the rate of the disability in learning using the body language which is so high. They also suffer from the syndrome of toilette. The behavior of repetition and disorder of bipolar becomes normal in their lifetime (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006).

There so many traits that have been illustrated to be associated with the Asperger’s syndrome. Yet some individuals have proved not to be suffering from this disorder.  This is called etiology or dual diagnosis (Klin, et al, 2005). Dual diagnosis has created a lot of controversy among the clinical officers and the medical practitioners who detect the syndrome.  The disorder of reduced attention is yet to be proved whether it is the Asperger’s syndrome disorder or just a plain disorder which occurs at a given age (Klin, 2006). Moreover, girls who have been considered to be suffering from the syndrome have most of the time proved to be the best in performance in some subject; wherein the traits associated with the syndrome disapproves. Some of these subjects are literature and art subjects. Most of these subjects are taught, answered, examined and even performed.

It is thus to be understood yet how girls who are victims of Asperger’s syndrome achieve this socially. It has also been found that the Asperger’s syndrome fellows may be creative and active in arts and science careers (Matson and Minishawi, 2006). This can be witnessed from large number of scientists, engineers, politicians and mathematicians who have emerged to be famous. Yet, they had the traits of the syndrome during their childhood. Furthermore, some traits of Asperge’s syndrome have been proved to be hereditary. Some traits detected during the development of a person may be linked to the disorder. But when he/she grows up, the traits become his/ her skills on improving and camouflaging effectively their profile abilities that are not usual. It is thus a controversy which has do be decided whether such a person may be suffering from disorder (Attwood, 2012).

Dual Diagnosis

Behavioral phenotype has been detected to be associated with the syndrome. These are behaviors associated with genetics which imply autism. Some of the traits include an individual being uncomfortable in building friendship and having communication. Further, the highest percentage of this trait is hereditary. Here, the phenotypes of animals are recognized. Moreover, the etiology of genes will be discovered in such a situation (Waters, 2012).

Developmental implications raise other concerns. The victims of the disorder may need special attention in education at early stages of their lifetime due to poor communication and socializing traits (Wing, 1998). It becomes impossible to use non verbal communication for the victims since they are poor in it.

Majority of them thus end up breaking up so many rules that are not written. Furthermore, the victim children do not grow in the minds theory which requires acting especially during their early stages (Lantz , 2011). The individuals have complications on caring for themselves at adolescence stage. They also have difficulty in having and maintaining romantic relationships. Mostly, they become traumatized after acting against the rules and rituals. Lastly, they become depressed due to failing to attain friendship and socializing skills even after trying several times (Mcpartland, & Klin, 2006).

Various methods and practices can be used to help individuals suffering from this disorder. In intervention and treatment, it has to be considered that the syndrome is a disorder that develops over time. It is better if the family will intervene (Woodsbury-Smith et al, 2005). It should teach children about their strengths and weaknesses earlier and tell them their future destiny according to the traits that they possess. The victims should then have their behaviors be modified. The psychotherapists should also help in training them on how to socialize (Krasny, Williams, Provencal, & Ozonoff, 2003)(Klin, 2006). They should, in addition, get medication in case of lack of attention, high impulse and being hyperactive, being aggressive and easily irritated, anxious and preoccupied. Lastly, women should not smoke during pregnancy (Benjamin, 2012).

Conclusion

From the foregoing discussion, it is evident that as regards Asperger syndrome that there is thus a need for the victim to contribute to the changes. For development aspect, he/she has to develop skills for socializing while having plans for treatment. They have to look for resources that will teach them more when it comes to social skills (Woodsbury-Smith and Volkamar, 2009). They also have to try to solve the aspect of disorder that gives them more trouble. Moreover, they should try different things even if they lack interest in it. Even so, they have to learn how to maintain face-to-face look without staring. Lastly, they have to be members of groups that deal with their areas of interests.

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