5. Speaks in a very formal manner
Those who have Asperger’s syndrome often tend to speak in a very formal manner. While this might be acceptable in a setting where formal speech would apply, in casual settings, such as conversations with classmates in the lunchroom, this type of speaking can seem awkward and abnormal.
The reason why people with Asperger’s syndrome have a tendency to speak in a formal manner is that they are highly intelligent, and as such, they may have a firm understanding of more formal words that others simply aren’t familiar with or that just don’t sound normal when used in an everyday conversation.
For instance, instead of using the word “and”, a teenager who has Asperger’s syndrome may use the words “moreover” or “furthermore” while they are speaking. While these words are certainly proper, other people might think that they sound strange, odd, or “weird”.