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Aspergers Syndrome Medical Negligence

Asperger's syndrome is considered a developmental disorder affecting adults and children. They have difficulty socializing with others and cannot communicate well with others. They are awkward in public situations and exhibit an all-absorbing interest in specific topics that can be about just about anything. Asperger's is considered a part of the autism spectrum disorders, also known as pervasive developmental disorders. They all involve communication and social abilities. Asperger's is considered a mild form of autism. There isn't any cure for Asperger's syndrome but there are ways to help families cope with children who have this condition.

Signs and symptoms of Asperger's syndrome include engaging in long conversations with people that are one sided and without regard to whether the individual is actually listening to what they are saying. There is often a lack of eye contact, limited facial expressions and awkward body postures or gestures. They have an intense obsession with certain specific narrow subjects, including weather, snakes, traffic flow and train schedules. They cannot empathize with the sensivity of others' feelings. They can't understand humor and they can't read peoples' emotions. Speaking monotone is common and there is clumsiness or poor coordination, with a gait that is odd or rigid.

Parents should consider seeking medical advice when their young child begins to show symptoms of Asperger's syndrome, especially if they have problems in school or with other children. Many children can be egocentric or can become fixated on specific topics but some of these children will have Asperger's syndrome. Sometimes, it is the teacher that notices the problems in the child and will make a referral for an evaluation. This will especially be true if the child's eccentricities interfere with school subjects and socialization.

Doctors don't know what causes Asperger's syndrome but it is believed to be inherited and genetic in nature. There are structural problems with the brain that symbolize the finding of Asperger's syndrome. Diagnosing Asperger's syndrome can be difficult. It varies greatly in severity and the signs can vary widely so that it can be a difficult thing to identify. Sometimes it takes a team of professionals to identify the disease, especially if the disease is mild.

Doctors evaluate the possibility of Asperger's syndrome by observing the child's behavior and by talking to the child's parents about specific behavioral signs. The child's social interactions, friendships and communication skills are assessed. Speech, language skills and problem solving skills are assessed as well as academic ability. Psychological problems, behavioral issues and emotional wellbeing are assessed by the doctor or screener.

Some kids who have Asperger's syndrome are diagnosed with ADHD or OCD because some of the symptoms of these diseases are similar to each other. There may also be coexisting conditions which complicate the disease diagnosis.

There is no cure for most of the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. If caught early, however, there can be therapeutic tools that are used to change some of the behaviors of Asperger's syndrome. There is training in communication and social skills in which some of the rules of social behavior are taught to the Asperger's child. They are taught to speak in a more natural rhythm so they don't stand out among their peers. They are taught to exhibit eye contact and to understand humor and sarcasm.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is done to help the Asperger's syndrome patient cope with anxiety and help train the child to recognize situations that need intervention. They are taught to deal with social demands of daily living and to learn to cope with social situations. Some medications are used, including those that control anxiety and other behaviors. If hyperactivity is found, then medications for hyperactivity are used.