Asperger syndrome Do I have it?

Question

how do i know if i have asperger syndrome?

Answer 1

Here are some of the diagnosis criteria for Asbergers..... if you think it fits see a genticist.




A. Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:
marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people (e.g. by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people)
lack of social or emotional reciprocity
B. Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as manifested by at least one of the following:
encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus
apparently inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals
stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g., hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complex whole-body movements)
persistent preoccupation with parts of objects
C. The disturbance causes clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
D. There is no clinically significant general delay in language (e.g., single words used by age 2 years, communicative phrases used by age 3 years)

E. There is no clinically significant delay in cognitive development or in the development of age-appropriate self-help skills, adaptive behavior (other than social interaction), and curiosity about the environment in childhood

F. Criteria are not met for another specific Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Schizophrenia

Answer 2

I myself have aspergers syndrome and I can tell you if you gave enough info. The main basic part of aspergers is that you have a difficulty "reading people". It is hard to tell weather or not someone is joking or serious. Aspergers is also along the lines of autism (I was never told how though). Fourtunitly aspergers has a good side, most people with aspergers have an average or even higher I.Q. level, and accourding to my dad, many people with aspergers end up becoming very successful in jobs in wich you don't have to interact with people very much! If your not sure, try seeing a phychologest who you think could tell you. As someone who hase aspergers, my advice to you is don't let it ruin your life!

Answer 3

People with Asperger's typically have difficulty learning the nuances of social interactions, such as when to pause, how and when to change topics during conversations, difficulty seeing others point of view, difficulty understanding changes in people's tone of voice, etc. The best thing you could do to figure this out is to get evaluated by a team including a psychiatrist, psychologist and speech pathologist. Research it on the internet to find out more. Join a group for people with family members who have it to learn more. Regardless of whether you have it or not, there are things you can do to learn how to navigate social situations and become adept at social interactions with people. For this, I would consult a speech language pathologist and find out if you could join a social skills group. If you are still in school or college you may be able to get assistance from them in figuring this out as well.

(I also wanted to add that at this time there are no biological or genetic tests to determine if a person falls within the autism spectrum)

Answer 4

I have Aspberger's. My nephew does too. He's 13. Don't worry about getting labeled so much. He is on all sorts of medications that make him like a zombie. In my opinion he is better off without them! I function just fine, but I have to focus on doing things alot more. I get zoned into things sometimes and I have to snap myself back into reality. It's hard being an adult with this condition; people don't understand! Just know deep down within yourself that this is how you were made and there's nothing wrong with that.
PS Bill Gates (Microsoft CEO) has Aspberger's. Look at all he's accomplished!