Advancells Female Asperger's Symptoms

1. odvoncells FEMALE ASPERGER·s SYMPTOMS CHECKLIST Many people are aware of the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome (AS) in boys, but this disorder may be harder to identify in girls. In females, unusual behaviours, extreme interests, and sensory impairment may be more sophisticated, leading many parents to simply ignore this syndrome as a possible diagnosis. These Asperger's symptoms may include: SOCIAL SYMPTOMS • Can avoid interactions with others or can be extremely shy. • Uncomfortable during conversations and avoiding eye contact. • Could face difficulty in fitting with peers. • Usually have only one close friend. • Shows empathy but can be confused without non­ verbal signs BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS t Can be anxious when there is a change in routine. t Less prone to act aggressively. t t t May have a strong like or dislike towards some sensory stimuli such as food, visual patterns or sounds. Intense focus on a particular subject. Less indulged in movements like hand flapping or spinning. Practices rituals that appear to have no function. • May have an exceptional vocabulary. • Could converse in predictable scripted ways. • Could face difficulty in understanding non-verbal signs such as body language or voice tone. • Could use odd inflexions. • Tend to mimic rather than provide natural responses. • Appears to face difficulty with unexpected verbal responses. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS • Could have an odd posture. • Resists playing physical games. • Could have difficulty with gross motor coordination. • Could be easily lost, even in the familiar surround- 1 ngs. THANK YOU