The symptoms (official) are listed Here
Tests for Asperger's syndrome (unofficial) are listed Here
Asperger's syndrome description
In general, Asperger's syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder at the high-functioning end of the autistic spectrum disorders. Although the disorder was identified in 1944 by Hans Asperger, it did not receive widespread attention until the 1990s. Consequently, many adults with the disorder remain undiagnosed.
People with the syndrome can be characterised by their impairments in social situations as well as having stereotyped patterns of behaviour and obsessional interests. Many people with the syndrome also have average intelligence (or above), but lack social and communication skills.
Some traits that are typical of AS (such as attention to detail and focused interests) can increase chances of academic and professional career success. Many people with AS seem to be fascinated with technology, but scientific careers are by no means the only areas where people with AS excel. Indeed, many respected historical figures had symptoms of AS, including WB Yeats, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Jacques Chirac, John F Kennedy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marie Curie, and Thomas Jefferson.
Helpful books
- - All cats have Asperger syndrome
- Asperger's syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals
- (The) complete guide to Asperger's syndrome
- Freaks, geeks & Asperger syndrome: a user guide to adolescence
Helpful links
- - Asperger Syndrome
- Asperger's syndrome fact-sheet
- (The) eight Asperger's advantages
- Online Asperger syndrome information & support... ...for grandparents of children with Asperger syndrome
- Aspergic.com
- [A] syndrome for success
- On Asperger's
- The following are specific for Asperger's Syndrome and girls:
- Asperger syndrome and girls
- Girls with Asperger's syndrome
- Newsweek article, November 13th, 2008
Support agencies
- Australia
- Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Canada
- Autism Society of Canada / Société Canadienne de l'Autisme
Ireland, Republic of
- Aspire - The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland
United Kingdom
- (The) National Autistic Society
United States of America
- Autism Sociey of America