-The (Asperger syndrome)was originally described by Hans Asperger in Vienna in 1944. -Asperger syndrome (also known as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's.

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-The (Asperger syndrome)was originally described by Hans Asperger in Vienna in Asperger syndrome (also known as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's disorder, and AS) is characterized by social isolation and strange behavior in childhood.

Asperger syndrome (AS) is a part of a group of conditions called autism spectrum disorders. It is more common in boy than girl. Asperger syndrome classified as abnormalities growth: this means that it affects in all areas of our lives. The person who has Asperger syndrome has some difficulties in communication with people in his community.

1-Difficulties in social relationships. 2-Difficulty in talking with people. 3-Difficulty in imagination.

. -They feel it is difficult to meet people -More difficult than others to make friends -Difficulty to understand some social expressions, and difficulty in knowing what to do when they do mistakes. -The feeling of disappointment, because they do not have a bility to share others - Difficult to keep a conversation with others.

-Slow in understanding what the other says Difficulty in understanding some expressions. -If you have Asperser syndrome, understanding conversation is like trying to understand a foreign language -they worry about that people understanding them in wrong way

-more difficulty guessing what other people are thinking about -Difficulty in understanding the plays and stories -Sometimes they find it difficult to understand the feelings of others.

-they might find it difficult to cope with a change in routine than the general population. It can make going on holiday more difficult, or getting a new job in a timely manner. - If you update me already I do not see a reason why in some change, but it must be planned in advance and not sprung on me.

Researchers and mental health experts are find the main causes behind this disease are mental health disorders such as depression. Also, they relate this disease with a hereditary factors and some environmental factors that affect brain development might play a role. But the researchers and mental health experts not sure about this causes and they are not know the real cause behind this syndrome. depression

Asperger syndrome can be very difficult to diagnose. Children with AS function well in most aspects of life, and so it can be easy to attribute their strange behaviors to just being "different".

If you note that your child behave in strange way with the other children or his community you most to a doctor to evaluate your child's symptoms. There are some signs and symptoms might be present in a child with AS:

· The child find problems to communicate with his society. · The child always talking with himself than others. · repetitive speech. · lack of common sense.

· problems with reading, math, or writing skills. · obsession with complex topics such as patterns or music. · average to below-average nonverbal cognitive abilities.

· difficulties in movements. · Strange behavior.

1- Organize meetings with experts to allow the people overcoming difficulties and exchange the questions about the problems they face with their child and how to overcome them

2- Cooperation of family members to care about the child. 3- the family Should tell his brothers about nature of his illness and how to help ( As) child 4- understand how the children who has the AS thinking.

providing for the needs of kids with AS. Some children are in mainstream schools where their progress depends on the support and encouragement of parents, caregivers, teachers, and classmates. However, some go to special schools for kids with autism or learning disabilities.

your child may benefit from the following forms of treatment: · parent education and training. · special education for AS child. · social skills training.

· language therapy. · Special training for younger kids especially those kids who are sensitive. · psychotherapy or behavioral/cognitive therapy for older children. · medications.

Asperger Syndrome is a wide topic that cannot be completely explained in a brief description. It is important that teachers have an accurate understanding of the effects these developmental disorders have on children

-It is a sign of compassion and professionalism to ask for help. - the asperger syndrome children have great abilities more than normal people So we should care about them as we can because they deserve our care.