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Can you be cured from Aspergers?
Currently there is no cure for ASD. Nor are there any home remedies or herbal supplements proven to cure Asperger’s syndrome or related conditions. But several non-surgical treatments exist to help manage many of the condition’s symptoms including depression, social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
How do you cure Asperger’s syndrome?
Many of the treatments that are recommended for Asperger’s involve fostering improved behavioral, social, and communication skills. However, medications, speech therapy, and occupational therapy may also be used. It’s important to remember that not all treatments for Asperger’s are supported by scientific evidence.
Can people with Aspergers drive?
1. Not every adult with AS does or should drive. Some teens with Asperger’s have profound sensory sensitivities, visual-spatial issues, anxiety, or poor motor control that makes driving unsafe for themselves and others on the road.
Can Asperger’s syndrome be cured?
At present, Asperger’s Syndrome cannot be cured. However, with help, many people with Aspergers go on to lead normal lives and even excel in numerous ways. Many people believe that asking whether Aspergers can be cured implies it is a disease, and they argue it is not.
Why do people with Asperger syndrome get it?
Doctors believe this is because although a baby may inherit a genetic change that increases their risk for developing Asperger syndrome (genetic predisposition), other factors in the environment are involved in the development and course of the syndrome.
Do people with Asperger syndrome need mental health support?
Some people with Asperger syndrome also have mental health issues or other conditions, meaning people need different levels and types of support. People with Asperger syndrome see, hear and feel the world differently to other people.
How common is Asperger syndrome in the UK?
How common is Asperger syndrome? Autism, including Asperger syndrome, is much more common than most people think. There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK – that’s more than 1 in 100. People with Asperger syndrome come from all nationalities and cultural, religious and social backgrounds.