Question 1

how do you treat aspergers syndrome?

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Asperger's : The patient should get a comprehensive evaluation. This should include psychological testing and cognitive testing. It should also include physical and and occupationa and spech evaulations especially if it is for a child in school. You may need a psychiatirc part for medication. The pateint will probably need individual counseling,  group therpay, social skills training, and the above.

Question 2

what effects does aspergers syndrome have on teens and adults?

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Aspergers: First take a look at this video to get an overview of asperger's.  Then it will likely be clear.  Main issues are social difficulties and trouble with change and transition.  But it is all highly variable.  Hope you enjoy the video.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg1ngp1ngds.

Question 3

doctors, what are the signs for aspergers syndrome in children?

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See an expert!: Most children with asperger's present a group of specific signs:  having repetitive and unusual behaviors; having ritualistic behaviors and pre-occupations (obsessions) with certain topics; difficulties "reading" social cues and difficulties empathizing (sensitivity to other's feelings); in general, difficulties relating to others.
Please, seek a specialist to diagnose this condition properly!

Question 4

what is the pathophysiology of aspergers syndrome?

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Complex: Asperger syndrome, is thought to represent alterations in brain development resulting from interactions between multiple genes and the environment. Problems in the connections between the amygdala and associated structures of the brain may play a role in the pathogenesis.  People with Aspergers have difficulty with memory, facial recognition.

Question 5

what should i expect from the test for aspergers syndrome?

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Depends: There are several screening tests that can be used and they usually involve a series of direct questions to parents and care givers as well as direct interactions and observations of the patient. After the screening is scored the likelihood of the patient having the disorder is determined. The screening may take some time to be scored and is usually done after the patient has left.

Question 6

how exactly is depression and aspergers syndrome diagnosed?

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Diagnostical and: Statistical manual of mental disorders criteria are used to make diagnoses.

Question 7

what illnesses are connected to aspergers syndrome eg depression ?

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OCD : Obsessive compulsive symptoms are the most common.  Depression, anxiety, adhd, and drug abuse are also worrisome comorbidities.  All of these should be monitored by the person's doctor.

Question 8

what would the life expectancy of a patient with aspergers syndrome be?

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Normal exectancy: Individuals with aspergers disorder do not have any specific related conditions that would shorten the life span of an affected individual.

Question 9

might somebody have aspergers syndrome without unusual speech pattern in my voice?

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Sure: Nobody knows what "asperger's" really is. The classic aspie talks fast & mechanically a lot of the time, but no two are the same. The real question isn't, "do I have thus-and-so?" but "how can i learn social skills that seem to come more naturally and more easily to others?" remember that asperger's offers tremendous pluses in your ability to focus on science, tech and so forth.

Question 10

how difficult is it for someone who has aspergers syndrome to get a job with responsibility?

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Spectrum Disorder: Asperger's syndrome is classified as a spectrum. In other words the severity of the illness has a broad range. At one end, the individual may be greatly impaired and unable to work at all. At the other end, the individual may be considered normal. So yes it is possible for an individual with asperger's syndrome to get a job with responsibility, but not every asperger's individual is capable.

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