When do children with Aspergers Syndrome go undiagnosed?
A child who shows passion in academics or a great talent in arts is often praised and rewarded instead of taken for an evaluation. When the behaviors are disruptive to the life of the child, family, or classroom it could be a sign that the child needs to be assessed.
Is it offensive to say your son has Aspergers?
It is not offensive to say your son seems just like Sheldon on Big Bang, since that character shows certain Aspie traits. For him to call you dense or not smart, and in front of others no less, was extremely rude. You don’t talk to anyone like that, much less your own mother.
Is the term Asperger’s still used in the UK?
‘Asperger’s disorder’, or ‘Asperger’s syndrome’, is actually no longer an official diagnosis in the UK (or the USA, for that matter). Since 2013 this was dropped in favour of ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD). But those who had a diagnosis before the change still use the term ‘Asperger’s’, ‘Aspie’ for short,…
What kind of Doctor to see for adult Aspergers?
If you decide to pursue a professional diagnosis, it’s important to find a psychologist, psychiatrist or neuropsychologist experienced in diagnosing adults with ASD. If your child has received a diagnosis, his or her clinician may be able to refer you to someone who does adult assessments.
Why do so many children with Asperger syndrome go undiagnosed?
Many children with Asperger’s Syndrome go undiagnosed mainly because the symptoms are dismissed as a behavioral problem that can be outgrown. In fact, recent research suggests that as many as 50% of the children with this disorder go undiagnosed.
It is not offensive to say your son seems just like Sheldon on Big Bang, since that character shows certain Aspie traits. For him to call you dense or not smart, and in front of others no less, was extremely rude. You don’t talk to anyone like that, much less your own mother.
How does Asperger’s syndrome affect your everyday life?
Englebert would like to increase exposure about Asperger’s Syndrome for a wide range of people, by providing examples of how it affects his everyday life. Englebert loves TV series and movies, especially the HBO Game of Thrones series.
How old is Englebert Lau when he was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome?
Englebert Lau was diagnosed with a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 30. The majority of Englebert’s professional career has been working in Information Technology as a Business Analyst. Englebert created http://www.hitchhikeraspie.com. The purpose of this website is to share a light-hearted perspective on Asperger’s Syndrome.