Can Aspergers cause hyperactivity?

With regard to ADHD and Asperger’s , there is a large overlap in symptomology. In my experience, roughly 60-70 percent of children with Asperger’s Syndrome have symptoms which are compatible with an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, so common are ADHD symptoms in PDD that the PDD diagnosis technically subsumes ADHD.

What are signs of Aspergers in a 5 year old?

Signs your child may have Asperger’s syndrome include:

• Obsessing over a single interest.
• Craving repetition and routine (and not responding well to change).
• Missing social cues in play and conversation.
• Not making eye contact with peers and adults.
• Not understanding abstract thinking.

Are people with Asperger’s syndrome high functioning?

Most sufferers are very well high functioning people most of the time. Aspergers syndrome is on the Autism Spectrum. After an Asperger’s meltdown, it is very common to feel completely drained. It takes an enormous amount of energy and the person might be drained and unable to function properly for a few days to a full week.

How does Autism affect energy levels?

The first area that affects energy in someone with autism is sensory overload. As we are so sensitive through all of our senses it is easy to become tired. Sometimes our senses are overloaded without us realising, such as a few people talking which causes overload through hearing.

Does Asperger’s syndrome cause tiredness?

The signs of Asperger’s Syndrome in your son or daughter have now disappeared.” Quite a powerful statement but in many ways true. The first area that affects energy in someone with autism is sensory overload. As we are so sensitive through all of our senses it is easy to become tired.

What happens after an asperger’s meltdown?

After an Asperger’s meltdown, it is very common to feel completely drained. It takes an enormous amount of energy and the person might be drained and unable to function properly for a few days to a full week. They are lethargic and can barely go to work, focus on anything or have a normal conversation.