People with Asperger syndrome can find it harder to read the signals that most of us take for granted. This means they find it more difficult to communicate and interact with others, which can lead to high levels of anxiety and confusion.
Being on the autism spectrum, a person with Asperger’s will show characteristics within Lorna Wing’s Triad of Impairments. (Wing, 1981). These include challenges with:
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Social Interaction
People with Asperger’s have difficulty picking up social cues, and difficulty in knowing what to do when I get things wrong in social situations Many want to be sociable but have difficulty with social relationships, including:
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Social Communication
People with Asperger’s often find it difficult to express themselves. This may include:
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Social Imagination
People with Asperger’s can be imaginative. But they often have trouble guessing what others are thinking and feeling. This can include:
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