Quiz: Does your child have Aspergers?
1. Does your youngster tend to focus on one subject, to the exclusion of all others? Yes - she latches onto one topic of interest and learns everything there is to know about it. She won't even think about something else! No - she has some favorite topics, but displays a wide range of interests. 2. Does your youngster have difficulty interacting socially, particularly when it comes to nonverbal communication? Yes - she seems unable to pick up cues in people's body language and vocal inflection. No - she seems to be able to read the mood of a room pretty well, and understands what is and isn't appropriate in a conversation. 3. Does your youngster vary her vocal inflections, volume, or pitch? No - she speaks in a monotone, regardless of the subject or the environment. Yes - she shouts, whispers, laughs, whimpers, and more. 4. Does your youngster adhere to rigid, repetitive routines when it comes to everyday tasks? Yes - everything has