Overview Of Common Asperger's Syndrome Symptoms

Stiff Or Formal Speech

Many patients with this condition have stiff or formal speech when they are talking. Previously, a major criteria for diagnosis was having autistic traits without speech delays. However, this was when Asperger's syndrome was a separate diagnosis! Even patients who reach the same speech milestones experience issues speaking informally. In most cases, they use a vocabulary that is too advanced or otherwise formal for their conversations. Many individuals find this offputting!

Of course, patients with this condition do not intend to speak formally. Patients talk in significant detail about subjects that they find interesting! Individuals with Asperger's syndrome often struggle to relate to others. Thus, their stiff speech often stems from having problems relaying their ideas! Many patients do not think in verbal language all of the time. They process ideas and thoughts through emotions and visuals in many cases. Visuals and emotions are often difficult to 'translate' into words. Thus, communication becomes challenging!

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