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How to Detect Signs of Asperger's Syndrome (from Answerbag.com)

Instructions

Step 1:
Look for problems with social interaction. A person with Asperger's Syndrome cannot understand basic social interaction. He can approach a person for conversation, but may not understand how to hold that conversation properly. The results are often long-winded, one-sided conversations about the Aspie's favorite subject.

Step 2:
Notice a lack of empathy. This is one of the hardest parts of Asperger's for non-Aspies to understand. The person with Asperger's tends to have a lack of empathy for others. It is not that the Aspie does not feel emotions, but that he cannot understand the emotions felt by others. The person may weep with sadness over the death of a family member, but have absolutely no reaction when someone else suffers a similar loss.

Step 3:
Look out for restrictive or repetitive behavior. The Aspie, like other people on the autism spectrum, may become focused on one particular thing he enjoys, whether it is a certain food, a hobby like collecting coins or stamps, or visiting a particular store over and over. This intense focus can cause additional problems with social interaction, and Aspies tend to be picky eaters. They will eat the same meal for weeks on end or listen to the same song over and over again, then suddenly move on to another food or another song.

Step 4:
Listen for speech and language issues. Unlike full-blown autism, Asperger's syndrome does not stop a person from learning, speaking or communicating. In fact, people with Asperger's tend to be very smart and possess a large vocabulary. The person may, however, speak in a monotone, or speak too loudly or too softly. His face may also show no expression as he speaks, due to a lack of understanding regarding social cues. Aspies also have difficultly making eye contact with the person they are talking to.

Step 5:
Observe the person's physical gait and clumsiness. Aspies tend to be poorly coordinated. They may have an awkward gait, or have trouble using motor skills to do things like ride a bike, dance or perform tasks that require hand-eye coordination. They may appear "bumbling" and are often clumsy.