Asperger Syndrome Information

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A person with the developmental disorder known as Asperger syndrome will often display an obsessive interest in a single object or topic. This eMedTV page discusses Asperger and provides information about identifying and treating the disorder.

While the causes of Asperger syndrome are not known, it is likely that both genetics and environment play a role in the disorder. This eMedTV Web page discusses some of the research being conducted on the causes of Asperger syndrome.

As this eMedTV article explains, Asperger symptoms may include clumsiness and problems with nonverbal communication; however, the most noticeable among the Asperger symptoms is an obsessive interest in a single topic or object.

Asperger treatment may include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication for coexisting conditions. This eMedTV resource illustrates how the ideal Asperger treatment coordinates therapies to address the disorder's symptoms.

An Asperger syndrome research study is analyzing DNA from children with Asperger to identify genes that are linked to the disorder. This eMedTV Web page contains information about various Asperger syndrome research studies.