All About Asperger's Syndrome

6. Social Cues

One of the hallmarks of Asperger's syndrome is difficulty reading social cues. Generally, children with Asperger's prefer to play alone and may ignore their names when called. They may be unable to make eye contact and may experience speech delays. Carrying on a conversation may be difficult and some people speak with an abnormal rhythm. In social situations, they have a hard time picking up on non-verbal cues and are unaware of other people's emotions.