veiledexpressions wrote:
I believe one must look at how these symptoms present in childhood. Many adults have learned to adapt, both through therapy, and because of consequences. This does not mean that they're no longer autistic, just better at masking symptoms.
I do not disagree that we have trouble forming relationships. Quite honestly, I blamed failed friendships and interactions on others. I could not see, and usually still can't, what I did wrong. I managed to marry, but I have what my family calls an odd marriage. My husband and I do not sleep in the same room, and he doesn't like to hug, kiss, etc... He does not expect praise, or for me to notice emotional needs. He does not have AS; he's simply stoic.
It didn't even occur to me, until I was an adult, that people might have feelings different than my own.I still have a great deal of trouble coddling people.
I do believe Aspergers is diagnosed in some children who do not have it. I am only concerned about that because identifying the true issue is the first step in helping a child. I do think, though, that some appear to be on a crusade against most who are diagnosed with Aspergers. I cannot think of a logical motive for such a tirade, especially if it involves lies (which some unstable people do). Perhaps they were told they have Aspergers, and deny it (extensive lying would most likely mean they are not Autistic), or, they believe themselves to have it, and want to be special.
I think the reason so many of the undiagnosed recognize themselves in the spectrum is because of the inability to relate to most people, but when reading the list of traits, it's like a revelation, because FINALLY you identify with something. Isn't alienation a big factor, so feeling a desperate need to belong, might in a sense, equate to Asperger's....Although, not in and of itself, but it plays a part. Sorry if my sentences are run on's.... I'm on my cell phone because my internet is screwed up...
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07 Dec 2009, 11:15 pm
