I'm 15 and I think I fit many of the characteristics of AS. I'm not very social, don't really get all that attached to people, and have never had many, if any, close friends. People have said to me "You don't know how to read people!" and I guess they could be right - I don't really interperet facial expressions, miss sarcasm, and do things like talk "too loud" and say things that people consider rude. People also say I'm immature (for example, I have a teddy bear which I CAN NOT sleep without)
I also have ultra-sensitive ears, and I HATE loud noises. When I was younger I used to scream and cry when ever someone was vaccuming. Also, I can't stand the tone of the bell they use in my school... it's like being tortured. I also hate the sensation of drawing with chalk or felt-tip markers, or the sound of people using such things.
I have really strong, obsessive interests which people say are "weird" like brain tumors and Jim Henson.
Do you think I could have AS?
2007-05-05 12:48:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I also have a very short attention span, unless I am really interested in something.
I was also diagnosed with some kind of "fine motor deficit" when I was younger. It sounds like it could be dyspraxia, but I'm not sure what the official diagnosis says. I'm still clumsy, and my handwriting is atrocious.
2007-05-05 12:51:32 · update #1
I'm also constantly having to move - I usually shake my hands or my legs - and I chew on everything.
I also don't like to make eye contact.
2007-05-05 12:52:29 · update #2
I am a psychologist and no one, not even professionals, can diagnose you over the internet. If you are worried about this, then you should ask your parents to have you assessed by a psychologist. One thing to observe is how much and to what extent you feel that these "behaviors" (the ones you listed) interfere with your life. But see a professional, they will tell you for sure. It sounds like you are smart and self-observant, there's nothing wrong with wondering. But people have tendencies to read descriptions of "disorders" and then think... OMG, that's ME!
2007-05-05 13:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by thedrisin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ! First of all, everyone is different and have different likes and dislikes. So, always accept yourself as you are. It seems you know about dyspraxia , fine motor skills,obsessive thinking etc. You have probably been reading a lot about different diagnoses and are wondering where you fit in. You should go to a specialist , they have different tests and criteria that you will overlook just by looking on the internet. And if you do have a diagnosis, it doesnt have to change your life. You have functioned all along and if you have AS , it may help you understand yourself better and get support if you need it. You are still the same person with or without the diagnosis. Wishing you the best!
2007-05-05 13:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by sweetysource 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 10:48:18 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might very well have Asperger's Syndrome. I am a 41 year old man and I was diagnosed with AS in a strange way. My sister saw the symptoms on the internet and called my psychologist at the time. He told her that he'd known for years that I had AS!!! (He never mentioned it to me until after my sister's call).
I think you should see a psychologist to determine whether you have AS and what you can do about it. I hate to sound pessimistic, but I don't believe that there's any sort of therapy or treatment for AS (a.k.a. there's no prescription drug for it).
2007-05-05 15:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by midjrsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't something that would normally be self diagnosed, I don't think- you do have some interesting symptoms going on. Why don't you go to your doctor and get a real diagnosis because this would be a serious, life changing thing if you have it. I can honestly say that I think something else is going on, but I don't know what. You need a professional analysis quickly.
2007-05-05 12:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have many of the very classic symptoms of Aspergers Syndrom (my nephew also has it). You should be checked out. Talk to your parents or a teacher or your guidance counselor at school. I am sure that they can work with you and give you some excellent coping skills. This is something you can live with and cope with....get the correct help soon. Good luck!!!
2007-05-05 13:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not qualified to make a diagnosis -- neither are you.
However, changing the words cannot to will not is one thing that I've learned.
You will not sleep without your bear. It is a choice. And there is nothing wrong with that choice.
2007-05-05 13:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have it.
Only a doc could diagnose you with it and give you some sort of treatment.
My son has it, he is 17.
He has no friends. So, if you want to try to make a friend via email let me know and I will hook you guys up.
Maybe if you talk to him, you will know you are talking to someone who does have it, it might expand your view on it. ?
renni1010
2007-05-05 13:11:44 · answer #8 · answered by renni1010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋