Asperger's Syndrome in Children

A young child with Asperger's Syndrome often has trouble understanding social cues and the basics of social interactions. For example, they could have problems understanding idioms, sarcasm, and difficulties understanding/using slang. They also tend to have poor pragmatic language skills meaning the child has trouble using the proper tone and speech volume. They also want to have friends, but often are unable to keep them. Most children with Asperger's Syndrome struggle in school. They tend to focus on certain complex topics, and they bore others with the repetitive talk of these topics. Learning difficulties are common in those with Asperger's. It is also difficult for them to adapt to changes in routine and change must be