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Top 10 reasons for adults to seek an Asperger Syndrome diagnosis
Top 10 reasons for adults to seek an Asperger Syndrome diagnosisLisa Jo Rudy
Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a high functioning form of autism that only became an "official" diagnosis in 1994. That means many adults with AS have never been diagnosed. Diagnosis can provide a framework for labeling, understanding and learning about behavioral and emotional challenges that have perhaps seemed inexplicable up to this point. This can diminish shame, lead to a greater sense of community and begin the process of learning to live more adaptively with an Asperger's brain. It may also help others in your life understand and respond differently. 1. Asperger Syndrome May Be Getting in the Way of Your Career 2. Asperger Syndrome May Be Getting in the Way of Friendships 3. Asperger Syndrome May Be the Reason You "Obsess" on Certain Topics 4. Asperger Syndrome May Be Cramping Your Social Style 5. Asperger Syndrome May Be Standing in the Way of Romance 6. Asperger Syndrome Could Be the Reason You're "Mall-Phobic" 7. Asperger Syndrome May Be Making it Harder to Get Through School 8. Asperger Syndrom... |
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