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ASPERGER'S SYNDROME JUST WONDERING WHAT EXACTLY THIS IS

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Posted 07 October 2004 - 11:43 AM

MY MOTHER SAW A SHOW ABOUT THIS DISEASE AND SAID MY 6 YEAR OLD SON MAY HAVE IT. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS A QUESTIONARE TO GO BY TO SEE IF HE MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE IT. I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING ON THE WEB.

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Posted 07 October 2004 - 01:26 PM

Iím sorry but that is too much of a specialist area for me to help you with. I have pointed out your enquiry to someone who works for a charity in the UK that helps people with AS. I hope they will respond here for you. Or you could contact them at info@aspergerfoundation.org.uk.
visit benjaminfry.co.uk for more information on my work

support getstable.org for better mental health treatment in the UK
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Posted 07 October 2004 - 03:06 PM

THANK YOU FOR GETTING BACK TO ME SO QUICKLY AND FOR THE E-MAIL ADDRESS AS WELL. HOPEFULLY I'LL BE ABLE TO FIND SOMETHING OUT SOON.

THANKS AGAIN.
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Posted 08 October 2004 - 04:22 PM

Asperger's syndrome is a mild form of Autism. The sufferer may be very bright academically, but unable to make/keep friends, or hold down a job because of the strain of having to relate to other people. They are often very self-absorbed/self centred and unable to understand other's points of view. They often take everything literally and are sometimes unable to pick up on body language and/or things said as a joke. They go through life moving from one obsession to the next. They can also be prone to depression as, unlike those with full blown autism, they are very aware that they are different, but are unable to change and deal with it. they are often viewed as 'odd' by other people.

I know this because my brother (age 30) has it, as do my parents and probably myself to a point. My brother has 8 grade A GCSEs, 3 grade A Alevels, and currently works delivering pizzas.

Please do push for your son to be tested. the sooner it is diagnosed the sooner you can push for the help he WILL need in order to maximise his potential.
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Posted 08 October 2004 - 06:26 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INSIGHT. IT ACTUALLY SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE MY SON. I WILL DEFINITELY CALL THE DOCTOR AND GET HIM CHECKED OUT AND HOPEFULLY IT'S JUST A COINCENDENCE. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH AGAIN. PLEASE PRAY FOR US.
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