Asperger's Syndrome Causes
Causes
Hans Asperger described common symptoms among his patients' family members in his publication, suggesting that there is a genetic contribution to the problem. Research supports his observation, although no specific gene has yet been identified. There is a tendency for Asperger’s Syndrome to run in families whose members may have behavioral symptoms similar to AS but in a more limited form (for instance, some difficulties with social interaction, language, or reading). Most research suggests that all autism spectrum disorders have shared genetic mechanisms, but AS may have a stronger genetic component than autism. There might be a common group of genes which might make an individual more vulnerable to developing AS.