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How do I explain Aspergers?
Asperger’s Syndrome is a developmental disorder that results in communication and behavioral problems. People diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome typically have high intelligence and no speech delays. However, they tend to play, learn, speak, and act differently from others.
Should I tell my friend I have Aspergers?
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. If you do decide to tell people you are autistic, you could try writing a list of benefits and drawbacks of doing so beforehand. You can ask a friend to help and list your strengths and potential difficulties.
How do you announce autism diagnosis?
It’s a conversation that might be difficult or emotional, so here are some tips:
- Focus on behaviors.
- Explain autism basics.
- They may ask what causes autism.
- Your child may not fit their image of autism.
- Explain how the diagnosis will help your child.
- Anticipate difficult reactions.
- Use your doctor if necessary.
Can I say I have Aspergers?
No longer an official diagnosis, Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which a person has normal language and cognitive development, yet there are impairments in social interactions and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
What to say when someone tells you they have Aspergers?
You can express your willingness to do so this way: “Thank you for trusting me with this.” “I’m honored you would confide in me.” “I’ve never met an autistic person before, but I’m willing to learn.”
Should I tell my girlfriend I have Aspergers?
You may want to disclose your Asperger Syndrome, but even if you don’t, you can always explain that you just don’t get something and ask for help figuring it out.
What questions should I ask after an autism diagnosis?
Answer 6: You might be asked:
- What kind of language skills does your child have?
- At what age did his/her symptoms start?
- Has he/she experienced a regression in skills?
- Does he/she have any related cognitive or learning problems?
- Does he/she have any challenging behaviors?
Do Aspies have friends?
Autistic people overwhelmingly report that they want friends. And they have shown that they can and do form friendships with both neurotypical and autistic peers, even if their interactions sometimes look different from those among neurotypical people.
What is it like to know someone with Aspergers?
One person I know very well who has Aspergers is one of the best people I’ve ever met in my life– conscientious, factual, honest, and completely non-manipulative. Very thoughtful too about other people’s feelings–but only after its been bluntly explained to them.
Does Asperger’s cause confusion at work?
I had a client we’ll call Brian, a man in his mid-thirties with a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome who came to me to discuss what he referred to as “issues he was having with people at work.” It is not an unusual request for a person with Asperger’s to want to work on the confusion that surrounds social interactions in general.
What is the difference between Asperger’s and HFA?
All people with autism have problems with social communication and also tend to engage in repetitive, restricted behaviors. Those with HFA—formerly known as Asperger’s syndrome, and sometimes known as “mild autism”—tend to be intelligent and capable as well.
When was Asperger’s syndrome removed from the autism spectrum?
In May 2013, Asperger’s syndrome was removed from the diagnostic literature. People who were once diagnosed with Asperger’s now receive a “Level 1” autism spectrum diagnosis, informally known as high-functioning or mild autism. 2 People with high-functioning autism often appear neurotypical in certain situations, but not in others.