Several people have insisted that I have Asperger's Syndrome. How can I find out if I really do?
2006-12-27 17:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
A professional who is knowledgeable about Asperger's Syndrome would have to diagnose it.
One note, though: These days, every time "the general public" becomes aware of some new thing that has become "discovered" (or that the experts have recently become aware of), half the world starts to believe they're experts and starts diagnosing the other half of the world as having it.
With any condition there are many, many, people who have some signs of what would be considered symptoms but who don't have the whole constellation of symptoms that make up the "genuine" condition.
If you have Asperger's Syndrome, of course you'd understand yourself better if you had it diagnosed by a professional. If you don't have it, though, there's no point going around believing you have some condition you don't have. In my personal life, I've known a few people who have looked up more information about Asperger's because they thought they may have it and later ruled it out because their behaviors didn't match.
There are organizations and agencies with websites that offer extensive information about the signs of Asperger's (and other information about it).
If you haven't done so, do a search for "information on Asperger's Syndrome" and click on any organization that deals with it. You can get lots more information there. Here's one to start with:
# www.asperger.org
2006-12-27 18:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, it is most prevelant in males...are you male or female? Do you have problems maintaining basic social skills? Do you have any friendships that are not superficial? Does it bother you when someone won't talk to you? Do you get easily frustrated when you don't understand social situaitons? MAke an appointment if you answered yes to at least two of these questions. (not including the gender question)
2006-12-27 18:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by La-Te-Da 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to be evaluated by a psychologist, IF you really think that may be an issue.
2006-12-27 17:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by wendy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew has it and it can be difficult to diagnose. You would need to get a professional opinion.
2006-12-27 17:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment and have an assessment. This is a common thing, so please don't be embarrassed. Good Luck :o)
2006-12-27 17:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Lacey C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋