It's a disability that affects the way people communicate and relate to others.
Sufferers find it difficult to develop friendships or understand other people's feelings.
AS is nine times more common in boys than in girls. On the next page he demonstrates some charactistics of the condition. AS is not easily recognisable but with the right support many can attend a normal school. Some children who have a more severe form of the condition may attend a specialist school where they'll get more help. Although there's no cure, children with AS can be taught special skills to help communicate better and be more independent.