do you think asperger syndrome is a form of OCD instead of autism?

Question

asperger syndrome shows nearly all symtonms of Obessive compolsive disorder so why people think its a form of autism

Answer 1

Asperger's syndrome encompasses a lot of symptoms, with obsessiveness being just one part. All people on the spectrum tend to have obsessive interests and are most comfortable staying in their routine, but only some have problems with having to go through certain rituals.

People with Asperger's also have social problems, sensory processing problems, often have physical problems such as handwriting problems and clumsiness, often have executive functioning problems, often have a peculiar quality to their voice - such as talking too loud/soft, flat affect, are very literal, etc.

Answer 2

No its not. As you read this you will find out that OCD is another condition that most Asperger's have. Autism is similar to Aspergers but there IS a difference.

People with Asperger's syndrome have some traits of autism, especially weak social skills and a preference for sameness and routine. However, unlike those with autism, children with Asperger's syndrome usually start to talk around 2 years of age (the age at which speech normally develops). They have normal to above-normal intelligence. Many children with Asperger's syndrome also have other coexisting conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, or depression.

Answer 3

I think you're really pointing up the problems of labelling. None of these conditions have some 'pure' form and no two people labelled as autistic, or suffering from Asperger's, or described as having OCD, will be the same. The terms try to encapsulate some common themes, but when does liking a set routine become obsessive or compulsive? There is no clear dividing line. The diagnostic labels are most usefully applied when the whole of a person has been understood, the pattern of their way of being; the labels may then help point to some forms of treatment or lifestyle that may be helpful for the individual. But they are not absolute. Some people are diagnosed as autistic at one stage of their life, Asperger's at another - just as some people are diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic at one time, bipolar at another and alcoholic at another. These labels try to describe - they do not have an objective reality like a virus or bacterium (we can test someone's blood to say that they definitely do or don't have mumps, for example).

Answer 4

They are two different disorders. There is some similarity in the obsessions and ritualized behavior, but there are also clearly recognized differences.
People with OCD feel compelled to do their routines, but they generally recognize that it is unusual but they can't stop it without medication. They don't enjoy their rituals, but they feel compelled to do them.
People with Asperger's don't see their rituals or compulsions as abnormal, they find it comforting and enjoyable.
Also, OCD symptoms can usually be controlled with medication. The social impairment of Asperger's cannot be controlled with medication.
Another difference is that Asperger's starts in early childhood, and OCD can start in childhood or adulthood. Asperber's never starts in adulthood.
I work for a mental health agency, and we have several people diagnosed with both OCD and Asperger's.

Answer 5

It is not. Simply put, people with ocd can be cured using rather conventional techniques in a rather short period of time. they learn to live with it and control it. Aspergers has many of the characteristics of Autism and they usually take a rather long time to respond to treatments, usually they do live a normal life to varying extents. OCD's can control themselves with help. Some aspergers cannot.

Answer 6

No.
No way is aspergers a form of OCD, OCD is a single disability, not a spectrum. Asperger syndrome shows only a few symptoms of OCD. This question is just like asking is asperger syndrome a form of dyspraxia. Its more of a case that people with aspergers have tendencies of dyspraxia and OCD instead of anything else.

Answer 7

you are forgetting that both aspergers and autism is characterised by impairments in social interaction. OCD suffers don't have any problems with social interaction, it all to do with repetitive thoughts and behaviours.

Answer 8

It is possible that you have a mild form of PDDNOS

Answer 9

Definitely not. I have it, but no OCD.