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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 188370" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I can't diagnose but he has a lot of symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome, often mistaken for ADD or ODD, and usually not caught until the kids are older. No Aspie has ALL the traits, but let me link you up to a few sites you may enjoy reading. My son is on the high end of the spectrum too and it was a real pain figureing him out. Once we did, our family's and son's quality of life skyrocketed.</p><p></p><p>You may want your son to see how he answers these questions--and you may want to look into it yourself. Here ya go:</p><p></p><p>The Cambridge Lifespan Asperger Syndrome Service(CLASS), an organization in the United Kingdom that works with adults with Asperger's has developed a simple ten question checklist to help with a preliminary self-diagnosis. If you answered yes to some or most of these questions, you may decide to find out more. </p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I find social situations confusing. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I find it hard to make small talk. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I did not enjoy imaginative story-writing at school.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I am good at picking up details and facts.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I find it hard to work out what other people are thinking and feeling.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I can focus on certain things for very long periods.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">People often say I was rude even when this was not intended.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> I have unusually strong, narrow interests.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I do certain things in an inflexible, repetitive way.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> I have always had difficulty making friends.</li> </ul><p>If you do answer yes to many of these questions relative to yourself or a loved one, you may have uncovered an undiagnosed case of Aspergers Syndrome. For some teens and adults, this is a tremendous relief: it puts a name on a set of issues that has troubled them throughout their lives. And it also opens the door to support, treatment, and community. But there is no obligation to do anything at all about Aspergers Syndrome. In fact, many adults feel that being an aspie is a point of pride. They are unique, often successful individuals who are simply themselves! </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.wrongplanet.net/" target="_blank">http://www.wrongplanet.net/</a> (an Aspergers forum)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 188370, member: 1550"] I can't diagnose but he has a lot of symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome, often mistaken for ADD or ODD, and usually not caught until the kids are older. No Aspie has ALL the traits, but let me link you up to a few sites you may enjoy reading. My son is on the high end of the spectrum too and it was a real pain figureing him out. Once we did, our family's and son's quality of life skyrocketed. You may want your son to see how he answers these questions--and you may want to look into it yourself. Here ya go: The Cambridge Lifespan Asperger Syndrome Service(CLASS), an organization in the United Kingdom that works with adults with Asperger's has developed a simple ten question checklist to help with a preliminary self-diagnosis. If you answered yes to some or most of these questions, you may decide to find out more. [LIST] [*]I find social situations confusing. [*]I find it hard to make small talk. [*]I did not enjoy imaginative story-writing at school. [*]I am good at picking up details and facts. [*]I find it hard to work out what other people are thinking and feeling. [*]I can focus on certain things for very long periods. [*]People often say I was rude even when this was not intended. [*] I have unusually strong, narrow interests. [*]I do certain things in an inflexible, repetitive way. [*] I have always had difficulty making friends. [/LIST] If you do answer yes to many of these questions relative to yourself or a loved one, you may have uncovered an undiagnosed case of Aspergers Syndrome. For some teens and adults, this is a tremendous relief: it puts a name on a set of issues that has troubled them throughout their lives. And it also opens the door to support, treatment, and community. But there is no obligation to do anything at all about Aspergers Syndrome. In fact, many adults feel that being an aspie is a point of pride. They are unique, often successful individuals who are simply themselves! [url]http://www.wrongplanet.net/[/url] (an Aspergers forum) [/QUOTE]
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