Health and Wellness Blog

Many adults with Asperger's Syndrome have never been diagnosed with AS since the syndrome was only diagnosed after it was included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1994.  It is a lifelong disorder that can affect relationships, your education and your job.

To read an excerpt from the DSM, go to PsychiatryOnline.

Reference copies of the DSM are available to read at the Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library.

There are several common traits of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome including:

• Impaired social interaction evident in poor or intense eye-to eye contact or inappropriate facial expressions or body postures
• Rigid or repetitive behaviors including persistant preoccupation with favorite activities or interests or rigidity about rules, routines or rituals    

For more information read What is Asperger Syndrome from the Aspergers Society of Ontario.  Also read Top Ten Reasons for Adults to Seek an Asperger Syndrome Diagnosis.

Check out the Library's recent books about Asperger's Syndrome in adults for more information.  To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the cover or title link; 

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome	Connecting with Your Asperger Partner	Asperger's on the Job