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examples of aspergers syndrome behaviors
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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered
35 years experience Clinical Psychology
Aspergers is a mild: Form of autism. Autism is a disorder that interferes with a person's ability to communicate or relate to others whichs starts early in childhood. Whe ... Read More
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Mild autism: There's no pill / cure so whether it's even worth diagnosing is moot. Get help with social skills that others learn naturally. Choose a strength / end ... Read More
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Dr. William Singer answered
51 years experience Pediatric Neurology
Asperger's disorder: There is no associated disorders associated with asperger's disorder that would shorten a person's life expectency.
Dr. Laurence Pezor answered
39 years experience Child Psychiatry
No.: Asperger's syndrome (which actually no longer a diagnosis in the new dsm-v) is an autisitc spectrum disorder characterized by poor social skills, a la ... Read More
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Dr. Caroline Cribari answered
23 years experience Psychiatry
NOT DIRECTLY: Depression in asperger's often relates to social isolation and self esteem issues. In teens, suicidal thoughts have been found to occur in up to 50% o ... Read More
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Dr. Jonathan Nehrer answered
36 years experience Child Psychiatry
Asperger's : The patient should get a comprehensive evaluation. This should include psychological testing and cognitive testing. It should also include physical an ... Read More
Dr. Rudolf Brutoco answered
44 years experience Child Psychiatry
Maybe with Oxytocin: Early trials with oxytocin have been encouraging. It will take some time however, for this treatment to effectively go mainstream.
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Dr. Eliezer Schwartz answered
43 years experience Clinical Psychology
OASIS;MAAP: Usually, patients, family and friends can benefit from the support, advice, education and guidance of established organizations and associations. Oas ... Read More
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No: It is a developmental disorder that is life-long. You cannot come down with it later in life. Best wishes.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Carla Enriquez answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
Many ways: Be sure of the diagnosis. You should be under the care of a doctor & therapist experienced in treating aspies. Take pride in your individuality. Talk ... Read More
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Dr. Lisa Rankin answered
25 years experience ADHD and Autism
Several: Aspergers is an autism spectrum disorder in which the most significant difficulty is with social interactions although the level and type of difficult ... Read More
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Dr. Eliezer Schwartz answered
43 years experience Clinical Psychology
Seek expert advice.: The specific signs and symptoms of asperger's can be shared by many other conditions, with various causes. It is very important to seek expert advice ... Read More
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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered
42 years experience Psychiatry
Asperger's: Asperger's is a type of developmental disorder related to autism. In it there are problems with social skills; difficulty initiating and maintaining ... Read More
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Dr. Colin Kerr answered
44 years experience Family Medicine
Asperger's syndrome: Actually, the process is pretty much the same as for a person without asperger's syndrome. Either you do like someone or you don't. We don't usually h ... Read More
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