Asperger’s Syndrome:Signs and Symptoms

Children and adults with Asperger’s syndrome experience a wide variety of symptoms,
and no two cases are exactly the same.

Some individuals will face minor issues that don’t interfere with their everyday lives,
while others will struggle to function in academic, social, and workplace environments.

As you read the Curious Incident, decide if Christopher exhibits any of the following
symptoms/behaviours and fill out the chart.

Symptoms Christ Examples from the novel

opher

Poor eye contact yes/no

Cannot stand loud noise

Inability to interpret gestures

Problems making or
maintaining friendships

Minimal interaction in social

situations

Inability to recognize humor,

irony and sarcasm

Odd mannerism

Problems controlling emotions

Problems communicating
feelings

Lack of common sense

Fascinated by certain topics

Interpret everything literally

Prefer strict schedule/routine

Superior memory
Symptoms Christ Examples from novel
opher

Tendency to focus on detail yes/no

Awkward movements

Sensitivity to odors,clothing
and food textures

Unique sense of humour

Do not like being touched