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Can you be gifted and have Aspergers?
There is no doubt that a gifted child can have Asperger’s Disorder and that this combination has a profound impact on both social interactions and schooling (Amend & Schuler, 2004; Cash, 1999; Neihart, 2000).
Is giftedness on the spectrum?
While only a small minority of gifted students are considered twice-exceptional, or possessing gifts/talents and a disability (e.g., Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disability, etc.), an even smaller portion are thought to be both gifted/talented and have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.
How do you identify a gifted adult?
Gifted adults have an inner urge to fulfill their own expectations and feel very guilty if they cannot even when no one else sees the need to. One of the most outstanding features of gifted adults is their sense of humor which differs from others and consists often of subtle jokes, intricate teasing or puns.
What are the signs of Asperger’s in teenagers?
Failure to Develop Friendships. Children who have Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulty cultivating friendships.
Who was Asperger named after?
Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism that was named after Hans Asperger, a doctor in Nazi Vienna. Although he had long been suspected of Nazi ties, Hans Asperger’s real story was largely unknown until now. And that knowledge has sparked a debate over whether the diagnosis should be renamed.
What is Aspergers test?
An aspergers test is a good first step in determining if you or someone you care about may have an autism spectrum disorder.
What is Asperger syndrome?
Asperger’s syndrome, also known as Asperger disorder or Asperger syndrome, is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that have effects on an individual’s behavior, use of language and communication, and pattern of social interactions.