Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a child's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Children with Asperger's syndrome typically exhibit social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics.
Signs and symptoms of Asperger's syndrome include:
Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather, or snakes Appearing not to understand, empathize with, or be sensitive to others' feelings Having a hard time 'reading' other people or understanding humor speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast Moving clumsily, with poor coordination Having an odd posture or a rigid gait Autism and Asperger's Syndrome are difficult to diagnose especially in young children where language and cognitive skills are still developing.
All children are different, and many toddlers show a sign or symptoms of Asperger's syndrome at some point. It's natural for small children to be egocentric, and many little ones show a strong interest in a particular topic, such as dinosaurs or a favorite fictional character.
These alone aren't reasons to be alarmed!