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Overview
Autism is a mental disorder, and the cause of it is unknown. It causes kids to think and act differently than most kids would. In some cases it can make the kid with autism be very smart and others it affect their intelligence in a negative way. Kids that have autism are usually born with it, but but do not show signs of autism until a certain age, every kid is different.

toc Asperger’s Syndrome is a part of the [|autism spectrum]. It is a highly functional form autism that was first diagnosed by Hans Asperger; hence why it was named after him. It was diagnosed in 1944, which makes it a relatively new disorder (“American”). 

Impact
Some sounds that most kids are not bothered by, other kids with autism, it may bother them so much that they may cover their ears with their hands (Autism). Kids with autism have trouble with there motor such of hand eye coordination. Some kids with autism have trouble focusing on the task at hand (How).

Many kids get bullied because they have Asperger’s syndrome, and that continues into adulthood (Barrow). People with this syndrome have narrowed interests, show repetitive behavior, are shy, are anxious, and sensitive to touch (Bower). Also, they tend to have low confidence and be unsocial (Page). Asperger's can cause people to have panic attacks and over stimulation is common (Page).

Solutions
Autism has no actual cure, but there are things that can help the people with autism improve. Some common treatments for autism are medication. Medication helps with things like self control and hyperactivity (Autism). Another way to help with autism is therapy. This teaches the kids and the family how to manage the autism and how to deal with it.

There is no actual cure to Asperger’s Syndrome. Instead of there being a cure to the syndrome, there are ways to cure the symptoms of the syndrome. One common symptom is hyperactivity. To reduce hyperactivity, psychostimulants or antidepressants are given (“Asperger).

For teenagers, [|psychotherapy] is commonly used to treat them (“Asperger). Since there is no medical regular treatment for Asperger’s Syndrome, intervention from a psychologist is used as a treatment (“So”). Going to a [|family therapist] can also help children and teens with this syndrome (Rinaldo). A family therapist can make the child or teen feel better and help them overcome problems they have.

Resources
"American Normal: The Hidden World of Asperger Syndrome." Science News 23 Nov. 2002: 335. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.

“Asperger Syndrome." The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders. Ed. Laurie J. Fundukian. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2010. 139-143. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 21 Mar. 2012.

"Autism & Fragile X- New Treatment." //- PsychiatryTalk//. 2009. Web. 14 May 2012. .

"Autism." Kids Health. The Nemours Foundation. Web. 23 Mar. 2012.

Barrow, Nicholas. "The bounds of reasonable behaviour." Spectator 28 Sept. 2002: 64. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 6 Mar. 2012.

Bower, Bruce. "Outside looking in: researchers open new windows on Asperger syndrome and related disorders." Science News 12 Aug. 2006: 106+. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 6 Mar. 2012.

"How Is Autism Treated." Autism Speaks. Web. 9 Apr. 2012. .

Page, Tim. "Blurry lens: when you have Asperger's syndrome, colors can seem too bright, noises too loud. One man's solution for surviving L.A." Los Angeles Magazine Sept. 2010: 136+. Student Resources in Context. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.

Rinaldo, Denise. "Life with autism: Nathan Atherton, 13, struggles with Asperger's syndrome, but he's not looking for a cure--just for understanding." Scholastic Choices Jan. 2011: 10+. Student Resources in Context. Web. 6 Mar. 2012.

"So, what is Asperger's? If you have been wondering about SRK's affliction in his latest movie, My Name is Khan, then don't fret. Read on to know what Asperger's is all about..." DNA [Daily News & Analysis] 17 Feb. 2010. Infotrac Newsstand. Web. 5 Mar. 2012.

External Links
[|Brain Balance] - help center for kids with mental disorders [|Asperger's Syndrome Facts] [|Autism Facts] [|Autism Society of America]