Long Conversations

• Patients speak to others, but they rarely acknowledge a response from the other contributing party. Asperger's children may also change the subject abruptly.
  
  

Lack of Interaction

• Patients don't interact in conversations, such as looking away and having flat facial expressions. Asperger patients may seem awkward with posture and gestures.
  
  

Obsession

• Asperger's patients obsess over objects and specific facts of interest.
  
  

Empathy

• Asperger's patients don't empathize. They are unable to connect to people emotionally.
  
  

Speaking

• Speaking in a monotonous tone with little inflection or personality is a sign of Asperger's syndrome.