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http://www.aane.org/what-is-an-asperger-profile/
This site provides great insight into an Asperger profile such as characteristics, definition, background information etc.
http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/
This website is discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, causes and statistics of Asperger syndrome
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/from-first-concern-to-action/learn-signs
Because Asperger syndrome is a branch off of Autism, it is important to also understand learn the signs of autism.

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Honesty (ability/tendency to tell truth even if its not tactful or in one's self-interest,desire/tendency to follow rules)

Desire to connect (eager to to learn social skills that do not come naturally, persevere in the face of rejection/confusion/frustration, believe the best of everyone/ accept quirkiness or imperfection in others, become loyal friend)

Fair/Just (tendency to be open-minded/unconventional/ tolerant, intensely responsive when made aware of injustice, advocate for underdog, propensity to express caring in non-traditional ways, tendency to relate to and defend animals. )

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Intelligence/special interest/memory (average to high intelligence, rich vocabulary, ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information, independent learners, strong aptitude for particular field of study or topic)

Strong focus (take an interest in arcane or off-beat fields of knowledge, concentrate for long period of time on reading/writing/experimenting, special interests channeled into productive hobbies or even careers)

Detail- oriented (ability to notice small details in idea/books/films/visual image, ability to perform repetitive tasks where accuracy/rules/routine are important, strong work ethic, commitment to quality/accuracy of work)

Unique humor (play with language, create puns, enjoy sarcasm/satire, see through empty rhetoric, relish in life's absurd/dark/incongruous side)

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Generalization (understanding/recognizing abstract thinking/concepts, seeing the big picture in things due to tendency to focus on details)

Flexible thinking ⁽coping w/ changes in familiar routines, seeing more than one way to accomplish a task/solve problems, realizing there are exceptions to rules, difficulty w/ transitioning)

Theory of mind  (recognizing/understanding other peoples thoughts, feelings, due to tendency to ignore or misinterpret cues such as facial expressions, body language and vocal intonation)

Social pragmatics ⁽unintentionally appearing awkward or rude, maintaining/initiating/joining a conversation, using humor and sarcasm appropriately)

Self-awareness (expressing ones own feelings, understanding ones own strengths and weaknesses, developing strategies to offset weaknesses and build on strengths, knowing when to ask for help)

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As a mother to a child with special needs, it is vital that any teacher who works with my child understand the needs of Billy and how to accommodate him to enhance his learning experience.

Here are some strategies I have found useful, as well as his past and current teachers:

decreasing the chances of anxiety (creating a safe place by providing a quiet corner or a reading corner)

developing group and team building activities that will allow all students in the classroom to work together to accomplish a group goal

allowing time to work on their own individual projects that will also help to ease anxiety and calm stress

providing visual aids with organization and scheduling (time chart of at what time activities will occur)

providing prompts when transitioning in and out of activities and classrooms

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Billy was born with the neurological condition, Asperger Syndrome which is also a category within the Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was diagnosed at the age of five. Now Billy did not have any language delays or any severe symptoms that stood out to my husband and I. Billy is a bright and energetic boy who has quirks that makes him unique. It wasn't until he turned five when we really began to notice these quirks quickly advancing to something else. He had a picky diet that consisted of only cheese and crackers and he refused to eat meat because he was afraid to hurt animals. He had a few delayed motor development skills. He had trouble understanding why certain kids reacted the way they did when he interacted with them. We were told by his teachers that we should try to get him tested. And so we did. Billy is now 10 years old and currently attends speech language pathology sessions at school where the speech therapist works on pragmatics and social skills.  We also have a behavioral interventionist come to our home 3 times a week who works with Billy on social activities and regulating his energy. To outsiders, Billy is a high functioning kid currently learning how to read social emotions and gets frustrated when he doesn't understand.  But to my husband and I, Billy is still our unique, quirky child.

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General Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome

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General Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome

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My husband and I realize the challenges that a child with AS has and will develop, but we also always remind ourselves of the strengths that Billy has shown and will continue to show  as he develops.
Some challenges include:

Sensory regulation (understanding where body is in space, responding appropriately to multiple sensations, motor planning, auditory, visual, or intellectual processing difficulties in  social settings)

Recognizing emotions within themselves/in others (matching emotional responses to people, activities, and settings)

Regulation of attention impulses (controlling flight or fight response when anxious, analyzing relevant vs. irrelevant information, time consuming personal interests resulting in interference of completion of everyday tasks)

Problem solving(time management/ prioritizing/organizing thoughts)

Chronic Fatigue