He seems to have no way of showing emotion, only talks about one or two subjects and is totally obsessed with computers etc. He has always been like this, but Asperger's would not have been recognised when he was a child and for some reason it has only just occurred to me what it could be. I desperately need to talk to someone who knows about this as I am feeling very alone. Can anyone help please?
2007-04-04 08:09:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
contact your local county mental health agency for an assessment for your relative. there may also be a support group in your area they can put you in touch with. it could also be pervasive develpmental disorder, or something else under the autism spectrum disorders. best of luck to you.
http://www.aspergers.com/
http://www.aspennj.org/guide.html
http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=212
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aspergers-syndrome/DS00551/DSECTION=5
2007-04-04 08:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an adult with aspergers and your right it wasnt recognised i was just the weird kid now im the weirder adult the things you say point to aspergers lack of showing emotion, little or no eye contact, obsession with just a few things
feel free to contact me to chat more
2007-04-04 15:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hey so he has Aspergers, it isn't the end of the world.
A lot of our most famous computer nerds and business owners suffer from that condition.
As long as he is enjoying his life don't try to change him. He may feel happier knowing why he doesn't quite fit or he may feel very comfortable in his skin.
It isn't something you can change with a magic pill. What it usually is , is a sign of an extremely intelligent person.
Be in awe a little and don't worry.
2007-04-04 15:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Christine H 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have experience working with children who have Asperger's (and autism) using the Applied Behavioural Analysis approach. I have never worked with adults who have this condition though. From the way you describe your relative, it sounds highly possible that they have Asperger's.Get a referral from your GP.
2007-04-04 15:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Hun my twin son has severe autism he is also non verbal aged 9, he has obsessive behaviour too, but what would this mean really to you and i can understand you being concerned, ask yourself is this person unhappy with his life, if he isn't its really best for him to get on with his life they way he has been for years from what your saying, has he seen anyone about this , there is no cure as its not an illness and it wont go away, as long as he is living his life the best of his abilities let him ,just be there if he needs you to be.
if you want to chat email me tc xx
2007-04-04 16:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Autism's Beautiful Face 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
im an adult with aspergers and your right it wasnt recognised i was just the weird kid now im the weirder adult the things you say point to aspergers lack of showing emotion, little or no eye contact, obsession with just a few things
feel free to contact me to chat more
2007-04-04 15:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by b 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋