Asperger Syndrome

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Asperger's Syndrome is a condition commonly found in people, usually males, with normal to above average intellegence, who excell academically but fail to properly function socially. Those with Asperger's Diease often display mild symptoms of Autism. While people with the syndrome grasp language, they struggle to communicate with others, paticularly in understanding nonverbal communication, such as body language. Often, those diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome are extremely sensitive to their surroundings, and are easily overwhelmed. Due to their ability to succeed in mostly only specialized areas, people afflicted with Asperger's syndrome are usually the victims of physical and verbal abuse from their misunderstanding peers.

What is Asperger Syndrome?.