Asperger's Symptoms

Asperger Syndrome is considered to be one of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), more often referred to today as autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This is one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior.
Researchers still do not understand the cause of of Asperger Syndrome, however there does seem to be a genetic component. There also seems to be structural abnormalities in several regions of the brain in those people with Asperger's Syndrome. Some doctors refer to Asperger's Syndrome as High Functioning Autism (HFA), although there is little consensus that there is a direct relation between the two. The condition appears to be more common in boys than in girls. While some people with Asperger Syndrome have above-average intelligence, they typically have difficulty in social situations.