Sex. Slang. Slumber parties. The preoccupations of adolescents with Asperger Syndrome are no different than those of other teens, but they can be much more confusing. The lack of social skills and ability to grasp conversational nuances that characterize AS make adolescence the most difficult life stage.

Why can I swear in front of my friends, but not in front of the teacher
Why do I have to pay attention when I?m not interested in what my friend is saying
What does it mean to go out? with somebody

Asperger Syndrome is characterized by a reliance on clear guidelines, and in...