Occupational therapy

Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition that is part of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). (It is now referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder – Level 1 in current medical classifications.) Key features: • Difficulty with social interaction and understanding social cues • Challenges in communication (may speak fluently but struggle with conversation rules) • Restricted or repetitive interests and behaviors • Preference for routines and sameness • Sensory sensitivities (sound, touch, light, smell) Important points: • Intelligence and language development are usually normal • No significant delay in speech, but pragmatic (social) language is affected • Symptoms often become clearer in school-age years • It is not a disease, but a different way of brain development Support & therapy: • Social skills training • Speech therapy (pragmatic language) • Occupational therapy for sensory regulation and daily living skills • Behavioral and educational support