All About Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrome, the invisible disability, is a form of autism that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others. This can range from difficulty in communicating, social relationships and understanding and a lack of imagination and creative play.

Life long vulnerability

Asperger syndrome can be severely disabling. People of all ages are often treated with little sympathy. They find themselves excluded from many areas of society and are prime targets for bullying.

People with Asperger syndrome are less likely to be in a successful relationship. Research has shown that they have a significantly higher than average tendency towards anxiety, depressive illness and suicide.

The individual needs of people with Asperger syndrome, their carers and families vary greatly.