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What to do if you suspect you have Aspergers?
Typically you need to see either a clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or neuropsychiatrist. It is important to see a professional who specializes in autism spectrum disorders or Asperger’s Syndrome who is familiar with Asperger’s Syndrome in adults.
Who diagnosis Aspergers in adults?
Any professional with the credentials and expertise to diagnose any other condition may also make a diagnosis of ASD. Such professionals may be social workers (MSW), master’s level psychologists (MA), or other mental health professionals. Neuropsychological testing is not required to get a “formal” diagnosis.
How is an autism diagnosis made?
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder. Doctors look at the child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis. ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger.
Can Aspergers develop as an adult?
There are no current diagnostic criteria for Asperger’s syndrome in adults either. Autism spectrum disorders are usually diagnosed in early childhood. It’s becoming less common for you to reach adulthood without an autism diagnosis if you show signs or symptoms. However, it’s not impossible.
What is Asperger’s disease in adults?
Asperger’s in adults typically causes issues with communication, emotion regulation and interpretation, social interactions, and behavior. People who have Asperger’s may also experience other conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or OCD.
Can a professional be uncertain of the diagnosis of Asperger/autism spectrum?
A professional may be uncertain of the diagnosis, however, if Asperger/Autism spectrum is outside his or her area of expertise. After the question of an Asperger profile is initially raised, many adults and their family members wonder, “Should I pursue a ‘formal diagnosis’?”
How do adults know they’re on the autism spectrum?
Not surprisingly, one of the most common ways that adults realize they are on the spectrum is in the wake of having a child diagnosed with ASD. Some parents start out researching autism as an explanation for their child’s struggles and realize that an ASD diagnosis would explain a lot about their own life, too.
What is high-functioning autism support for adults?
Adults with high-functioning autism have access to books, support groups, conferences and other resources that provide insight, ideas, and information on all aspects of life with autism spectrum.
How do you explain an asperger’s profile to a child?
Most people with an Asperger profile have significant areas of strength (even if these have not been translatable into tangible successes). Next, point out the areas in which they are struggling. Then, suggest to them that there is a name for that confusing combination of strengths and challenges, and it may be an Asperger profile.