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| Although the similarities between autism and Asperger are very evident, some differences can also be highlighted. |
Asperger and autism are similar, but not the same. In the past, children with Asperger's Syndrome were also known as “high-functioning autistic,” to differentiate them from the others and to indicate that they can lead a relatively normal and independent life.
On the other hand, there are detractors of this union who think that classifying Asperger's Syndrome as a subtype of autism can cause those children to lose the support and specific services they need to learn and develop.
Differences between Asperger and Autism
In autism, the alterations of the development are very evident from the first three years of life. Meanwhile, Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed when the child is older, around seven years of age, or even in adolescence.
Another notable difference is the cognitive development. While autism is accompanied by some intellectual deterioration, Asperger's Syndrome doesn’t show evidence of cognitive delay, they may even develop great intelligence.
Language area
Children with autism have an evident language delay, and their vocabulary is very poor (around 25% of children diagnosed with autism are nonverbal).
Children with Asperger's Syndrome have a vocabulary appropriate to their age and can even become very “cultured.”
Children with autism usually present movements such as fluttering of the hands or swinging, but these movements are unusual in children with Asperger's Syndrome.
In both, autism and in Asperger's Syndrome, there’s an insufficient and obsessive area of interest. Children with Asperger Syndrome show high-level interests that can lead them to excel in certain fields of science, such as mathematics or physics.
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| One of the great differences between both disorders is an area of limited and obsessive interest. |
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