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 Asperger Syndrme, hownd where to get diagnose

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TSAhGuan
post May 16 2010, 02:48 AM, updated 16y ago

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Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders, and is classified as a developmental disorder that affects how the brain processes information. People with Asperger syndrome can show a wide range of behaviours and social skills, but common characteristics  include difficulty in forming friendships, communication problems (such as an inability to listen or a tendency to take whatever is said to them literally), and an inability to understand social rules and body language.

There is no cure and no specific treatment. Asperger syndrome doesn't improve, although experience helps to build up coping skills. Social training, which teaches how to behave in different social situations, is generally more helpful than counselling.
Typical adult symptoms

More males than females have Asperger syndrome. While every person who has the syndrome will experience different symptoms and severity of symptoms, some of the more common characteristics include:

    * Average or above average intelligence
    * Inability to think in abstract ways
    * Difficulties in empathising with others
    * Problems with understanding another person's point of view
    * Hampered conversational ability
    * Problems with controlling feelings such as anger, depression and anxiety
    * Adherence to routines and schedules, and stress if expected routine is disrupted
    * Inability to manage appropriate social conduct
    * Specialised fields of interest or hobbies.

The emotions of other people

A person with Asperger syndrome may have trouble understanding the emotions of other people, and the subtle messages that are sent by facial expression, eye contact and body language are often missed. Because of this, a person with Asperger syndrome might be seen as egotistical, selfish or uncaring. These are unfair labels, because the affected person is neurologically unable to understand other people's emotional states. They are usually shocked, upset and remorseful when told their actions were hurtful or inappropriate.
Being a partner and parent

Some affected people can maintain relationships and parent children, although there are challenges. Dutch research suggests that the divorce rate for people with Asperger syndrome is around 80 per cent.

A common marital problem is unfair distribution of responsibilities. For example, the partner of a person with Asperger syndrome may be used to doing everything in the relationship when it is just the two of them. However, the partner may need practical and emotional support once children come along, which the person with Asperger syndrome is ill equipped to provide. When the partner expresses frustration or becomes upset that they're given no help of any kind, the person with Asperger syndrome is typically baffled. Tension in the relationship often makes their symptoms worse.


Hmm.....for adult...actually where to get diagnose for Asperger syndrome? any government hospital or have to go to any mental institutes for that??
Any1 got any suggestion??
TSAhGuan
post May 16 2010, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE(FooH @ May 16 2010, 10:50 PM)
its not easy to diagnose , i visited a special needs centre and many of the children looks just fine . 
experience is important 

can consult a pediatrician

edit : or psychiatrist  , think many hospital has it... no ?
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what about adult.....hehe....
coz wht i notice, in Malaysia, we seems like doesn't are much about mental health la..especiallt dislexia, discalculia, asperger and autism.......very different from overseas country.....
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post May 17 2010, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(klifex @ May 17 2010, 04:51 AM)
Your should define your question more clearly, is that an established diagnosis for someone you know or you wish to seek second opinion from the internet? (which is not a good idea)

Asperger syndrome is very rare it is often a diagnosis of exclusion when the rest of common disease has been ruled out.

If you suspect some children to have very strange behaviour, consult a paediatrician first, before you go and see a psychiatrist.
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Well, I'm not seeking diagnosis for me or someone else, I've just watched a documentary and followed by reading some articles regarding asperger/autism syndrome among the adults. Apparently, those who had these syndrome are successful later in their life, what's special with them is, they are very bright at certain topic ie. science, maths, language, art. Different person with asperger might not have the same interest, but if they are allowed and encouraged to do whatever that they can utilize their talent, they'll be succeeded.

Just wonder if the health service in Malaysia really have specialties in diagnosis these kind of syndrome for adult and find out what's their ability is.

i.e. I think the current education system here are actually killing the interest and creativity of autism and asperger children.
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post May 26 2010, 04:15 PM

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ADD, ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Dyslexia, Discalculia and Disgraphia r all known as LD-Learning Disability

hmm...is there any much difference??
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post Jun 17 2010, 05:37 PM

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Those who managed to excel in the cruel academic world managed to get the career that they are highly interested in...

Those who are not.....failed in their career life, even they r so bright.......
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post Jul 27 2010, 12:04 AM

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I wonder how it would be for an aspie to work in the field that's not of their interest.....

 

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