Asperger's Syndrome: What are some indicators of this syndrome?

Indicators, or symptoms of Asperger's can vary from person to person, and can also range from mild to severe. Common indicators include:

Problems with social skills: difficulty interacting with others, awkward in social situations, do not make friends easily, difficulty initiating and maintaining conversation.
Repetitive behaviors: odd, repetitive movements, such as hand wringing or finger twisting.
Unusual preoccupations or rituals: rituals that he or she refuses to alter, such as getting dressed in a specific order
Communication difficulties: may not make eye contact when speaking with someone, have trouble using facial expressions and gestures, and understanding body language, also tend to have problems understanding language in context and are very literal in their use of language.
Limited range of interests: an intense, almost obsessive, interest in a few areas, such as sports schedules, weather, or maps.
Coordination problems: movements may seem clumsy or awkward.
Skilled or talented: exceptionally talented or skilled in a particular area, such as music or math.
Easily aggravated when not understood
Sometimes confused with OCD tendencies
Trouble finding or fitting in with "normal" peers

Asperger's Syndrome