Do you understand the real meaning and causes of Aspergers?
The three main areas of development that children with AS show "problems" in – as well as how to spot those "problems" in your child!
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The 7 Biggest Problems You’ll Experience With Your Aspergers Child – And How To Overcome Them
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Reliable autism spectrum information
Is it possible I'm on the autism spectrum?
I have exhibit quite a bit of 'weird' behaviour and I took the Baron Cohen Autism Quotient test and scored 38 more than 34 is apparently an 'extreme' score . I don't quite get it I was being entirely honest on the test, but in real life I don't tend to seem that abnormal to people not enough to be called autistic. I guess you could say I'm high functioning. But is it possible to be slightly autistic and a lot of time seem pretty much normal? My main problems are anything to do with social occasions and people not understanding what people are feeling obsessions with specific things
Is sensory processing disorder on the autism spectrum?
I have a 2 year old who has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. One developmental pediatrician said it is " on the spectrum." Another one said it is not. What is the general consensus out there?
Do autism spectrum disorders affect one's intellectual capacity?
I don't know all that much about autism, so I'm sorry if this question is offensive in its ignorance.But does autism or any of the related spectrum disorders adversely affect a person's intellectual capacity? There's a kid in my neighborhood that I see from time to time, and I know he's autistic from talking to his mom in passing. I don't want to judge or pry or anything, I'm just curious... and figured I'd ask here instead of offending someone.Anyway, the kid in my neighborhood is nonverbal, but I know being nonverbal doesn't mean that someone has a diminished intellectual capacity. He may actually be quite intelligent, I have no idea, he just doesn't like loud noises and loves the color blue, is all I know.So, generally speaking, do people with autism spectrum disorders have an unusually low or high intelligence?
Would you ever date someone who had an autism spectrum disorder?
If no, then why?
How to diagnose autism spectrum disorder?
Do you think people on the autism spectrum should be sterilized and restricted from marriage?
I mean anyone from low functioning to high functioning, and including aspies. This is for two very good reasons 1 I figure autism is genetic, so people who are autistic are highly likely to have autistic children. If we let everybody who was diagnosed with autism die without reproducing, then its incidence will be reduced dramatically.2 Marriage to anybody with high functioning autism or Aspergers is an extreme emotional challenge for the spouse, often with very depressing results. I think it would be best if they didn't marry to begin with, so they can avoid that onset of problems.What do you think?
What help is there in the UK for adults with autism spectrum disorders?
my doctor told me today he thinks i have autism spectrum disorders , what help is out there for people with this condition?
Advice needed Regarding a adult getting a diagnosis for autism spectrum?
I wonder if any one can give me some advice. I have asked this question once and only got stupid insulting answers. Please serious proper advice only. I am 29 now and all my life I have had problems and have been different to other people. According to my parents I was a very quiet baby and didn't make any sounds or speak my first words until after I was 3 , I could never make friend and always liked to be on my own and play on my own, through out my whole time at both primary and secondary school I never had any friend even now I don't have any friends. I have had aggression problems, I would have a lot of out bursts and would often hit my parents. I have always found social situations extremely hard, and find it hard being around crowds and where there is lots of people, I find it hard to make eye contact with people & am sensitive to loud noises. I hate fire works because of the loud bangs they make and am terrified of balloons in case they burst. I have always lived with it and tried to get on. My parents never got me help or any thing they are the kind of people who would never want to admit that there was any thing wrong with there child, but just over 6 years ago after I got married And had my first son, He had problems similar and was eventually Diagnose with asperg syndrome. When my son was diagnose with Asperg syndrome it was the first Time I had heard of it and autism. I did a lot of research on the internet, and the more I read the more I realised that perhaps I had this condition & it suddenly made every thing that had happened in my life and the way I am make Sense. I want to try get a proper diagnosis, to give me peace of mind & to help me under stand why im like I am and to help my family and others understand. I also hope by getting a diagnosis it will help me get help. My aggression is still bad and I attack and hit my husband often when I have out bursts. I don't like hurting my husband and would desperately like help to try and get help to control my aggression and violence. Also I now have 3 children my youngest is 1 year old, I would love to take her to play Group but can't as I find it to hard.Can any one tell me how I go about getting a diagnosis of autism or asperg syndrome and what the diagnosis process involves.I was going to go to my doctors try and get him to refer me to get a diagnosis. Is this the best way forward. Also my doctors surgery is slightly strange they have open surgery in the mornings when you don't need a appointment but are rushed through or appointment in the afternoon, but it is nearly impossible to get a appointment in the afternoon. If I went to see the doctor in the morning I would not have time to explain every thing and would be rushed through. I was thinking of writing a long letter to my doctor explaining every thing and asking him if he can refer me. And dropping the letter in to the surgery would this be a good way to go about it or do I really need to see him face to face.I am sorry this is so longany advice would be much appreciatedthanks in advance
Are autism and autism spectrum disorder the same thing?
Looking for a doctor familiar with adults on the autism spectrum in PA?
Does anyone know of a neurologist, neuropsychologist, or psychologist in Pennsylvania who is familiar with Autism Aspergers? It seems so many work with children, but none have the experience to diagnose an adult.I tried that, and only found one that does not take my insurance. I'm hoping to find one that does before I go to her. I have two children with special needs, and cannot afford an expensive evaluation at the moment. Thank you very much, though.
Do most people who found out that they have an autism spectrum disorder are depresed about it?
I would like to know this because I am researching ASD's and I found out that most people that have this have some kind of depression and I have a ASD and I think that I have depression. like when I saw womeones question about there ASD they went to happy about it.
Where can i find this article Combining information from multiple sources in the diagnosis of autism spectrum?
it s a 2006 publication on the journal of the american academy of child and adolescent psychiatry in tve september issue, i m trying to find it but can t find the full text free
What does a score of 45 on the adult autism spectrum quotient mean...please help?
a friend recently had tests with a mental health practitioner,,afterwards they sent her a letter saying she scored scored 45 on the adult autism spectrum quotient.....and to make another appointment ,,which is months away.....what does the above mean in english?
How does an adult get a diagnosis for autism spectrum ?
I was just reading on a site which provides a diagnosis privately, that they charge 300. Is it possible to get a diagnosis through the NHS at all ?
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