Question 1

is it possible for a sociopath to have very mild atypical autism/aspergers?

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NO: Sociopaths are experts in human behavior and people with autism spectrum disorders are clueless about people.

Question 2

help? i believe my boyfriend may have mild aspergers syndrome?

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Aspergers: Consider showing him this!  check out this video on youtube:

http://youtu.Be/xg1ngp1ngds.

Question 3

could a person have a mild case of aspergers and not realize it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however,: If it is mild maybe it is some other diagnosis. One should get a consult with a local professional to decide on the diagnosis.

Question 4

i was diagnosis at 31 with nonspecific generalized brain atrophy but at 25 diagnosis with mci, mild aspergers. cause for concern? been evaled w/ memory loss by psyc

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Concern: There is cause for great concern with these findings and the best qualified specialists to treat and follow you would be both a neurologist and a psychiatrist to ensure that you receive the best treatment.

Question 5

what is aspergers?

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Autism spectrum disorder: I found an excellent concise and very helpful explanation of asperger's  at the following website.Asperger syndrome - national library of medicine
www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov
asperger syndrome is often considered a high functioning form of autism. It can lead to difficulty interacting socially, repeat behaviors, and clumsiness.

Question 6

how common is aspergers?

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Read Temple Grandin: Excellent books are available.  Read thinking in pictures and the way i see it.  Also read the curious incident of the dog in the night time.  More intense would be oliver sacks an anthropologist on mars.

Question 7

can aspergers last forever?

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How long aspergers: Aspergers disorder is considered a life long condition.  However, with learning social pragmatic skills and reduction of anxiety, individuals often seem more like those with non verbal learning disabilities as they get older.  Key is to learn social pragmatics and how to control anxiety, either with cognitive behavioral training or with the help of medication.

Question 8

i think my nephew has aspergers?

Accepted Answer

Maybe he does: There's no magic cure for Asperger's. I'm going to assume that Junior isn't just withdrawn and awkward because Dad's an ineffective model / teacher. Asperger's offers many advantages especially in the computer age. The key is getting guidance learning how to talk to people, read people, choosing a strength or endurance rather than coordination or ballgame sport, and achieving to be respected.

Question 9

what does having aspergers mean?

Accepted Answer

Communication/Social: Aspergers is an autism spectrum disorder,  characterized by varying levels of impairment in social interaction (ability to read social cues) , social imagination, and language difficulties. It is hard to summarize in a clear understandable  way the symptoms of asperger's.  However, there are good online resources such as www.Aane.Org & nimh  aspergers page ...Etc. Check them out , they are helpful.

Question 10

what are the symptoms for aspergers?

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Social impairment: An impairment in social interaction with problems using non-verbal behaviors such as eye gaze. Can't develop peer relationships. A lack of social or emotional reciprocity. Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Keep in mind that many people have some symptoms of asperger's, yet do not have the disorder. Diagnosis should only be made by a trained professional.

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