Asperger Syndrome

 Asperger Syndrome is a developmental disorder. It is considered an the Autistic Spectrum Disorder group of neurological conditions which is characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns thought and behavior. Asperger's is different then other autism disorders because of the preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Physical clumsiness and the odd use of language are also reported but these characteristics are not required for the diagnosis of Asperger's. 

     Although there is not cure for Asperger's there are many different treatments and therapies. The goal when treating Aspeger's is to learn ways to cope with certain symptoms and to pick on social cues. Some of the most effective treatments for Asperger's will focus on the person's interests, teaches a simple step by step of tasks, propose a foreseeable schedule and reinforce behaviors. There are also medications used during the treatment that help regulate or control hyperactivity or impulsivity, aggression, rituals and compulsions and anxiety.

     The Center for Disease Control has estimated that 1 in 88 children are born with Autism, with an estimated population of 3.5 million in the U.S. as of Feb 2011. Sources have indicated that out of those 3.5 million born with Autism approx. 75% or 2.6 million have been diagnosed with Asperger's. On the conservative side and using the rate of 1 in 100 births as being diagnosed with Autism and 75% of them being diagnosed with Asperger's there could be approx. 32,250 born each year with Asperger's.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome

http://www.aspergersmn.org/what-is-aspergers/statistics

http://psychcentral.com/lib/treatment-for-aspergers-disorder/000878