Autism/aspergers

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Expert: - 3/19/2009


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would you consider problems with eye contact,not able to maintain it, not being able to make simple day to day changes, not fully understanding what is said, not coping at school and not showing any real understanding of emotions a reason to suspect aspergers, it as been mentioned in the past but never diagnosed

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Hi Amanda,

One cannot diagnose over the Internet.  The only way to get an official diagnosis is to see a psychologist - one that has knowledge of Asperger's.

I will say that absolutely EVERY characteristic you mentioned is very typical of someone with Aspergers.

Is this for you?  You might find some support and like minded people at this website.  http://www.wrongplanet.net/

I suggest the person you're writing about gets an evaluation.  There is help available.  One should not have to cope on their own with no support.

I hope this has been of some help.
I wish you great success.

Jene Aviram
http://www.nlconcepts.com

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How do you know if your child has autism? If you're concerned about your child's behavior and would like to know if they're symptoms of autism, I can help you. If you need behavior and parenting strategies, I have many suggestions and ideas to help you. I can also help you with questions on ABA therapy. I cannot answer biomedical questions.

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I am one of the co-founders of Natural Learning Concepts, a manufacturing company for autism and special education materials. I am an author and writer and my work on the autism spectrum is frequently published by many organizations and renowned magazines. My son has Aspergers and my nephew has autism.

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Autism/Aspergers Digest Autism Society of America Autism Today Issue Spirit Magazine The Autism Perspective Magazine Yahoo News Parenting Magazine

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My original background and education is computer network engineering. A turn of events led me to switch careers in early 2000 when my passion and driving force became helping people on the autism spectrum. I then co-founded a successful company that helps people on the autism spectrum every day.

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