I went to get a diagnosis, my GP didn't believe me

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Asperger Syndrome IS a developmental disorder, so I'm not sure what you are getting at...


It all depends, I'd say. While many might not, some are "overly" affectionate and don't understand why family and friends wouldn't be hugged in the same way with the same frequency. I very much had this problem when I was little. (Maybe I still do? I hug many of my friends a lot of time. Then again, I've chosen my friends carefully.)

To the OP, it's possible you're more on the NVLD side of things.

it's funny you mention that because i remember hiding under tables in primary school as in during class time

I also think many here have the tendancy to over-diagnose other people. There is def something going on with him but I don't think its aspergers.

I meant learning disibility sorry. Aspergers isn't a learning disibility. I have never known people who needed that much assistance with exams because of aspergers alone. Most are fine or better than fine. The more lower functioning aspies may need a little assistance.

Actually, it's very common. Most of the Asperger's people at my school get help with their tests.

Again, not really. Those of us who are touch-sensitive wouldn't do so (usually), but we're not all touch-sensitive.

OP, get a referral to a psychologist who knows ASDs. Your GP hasn't had specialized training in neurodevelopmental disorders, and you want someone who can be trusted to know what he's doing and either rule out autism spectrum disorder, diagnose something else that's masquerading as autism, or reassure you that you're doing fine and don't need treatment for your sub-clinical traits.

Must have been low functioning. There was one low functioning person with aspergers at my school who didn't go to any normal classes or anything. I guess most of the aspies I know of are high functioning.

My advice is to:
a) start a list of everything you find "weird" about yourself or have been told you are weird when you've done something, how you feel when certain things happen (socially, etc), things you remember you did as a child and have someone (parent? or lifetime friend) write out what they thought of you in your childhood and how you differ from then to now. Then you'll fully be able to tell the dr or psychologist exactly why you think you have Aspergers without forgetting something.

and

b) go get a 2nd, 3rd, even 4th opinion if you have to until someone tells you that you have something you can accept and see that the diagnosis fits you


I'm undiagnosed and I'm driving myself insane going between yes, I have aspergers, no I don't, yes I do, no I don't. It could be SOOO many things and/or a combination of things. Half the time I think aspergers the other half I think it's OCD, ADD, Social disorder and probably a few other things but alot of times Aspergers seems to cover everything. Will the doctor say that? who knows? He's in the process of "finding the right psychiatrist" for me. (Been waiting almost 3 weeks now for that call) If he tells me "no" for Aspergers I"ll look carefully at what he has diagnosed me with and if it seems to fit, great! If not, 2nd opinion for me!

Anyway, good luck. Don't give up. There's obviously something not right. It may take alot of time to figure yourself out but don't get discouraged and if you do, talk to us!

P.S.

LOL

Don't set yourself FIRMLY on Asperger's. Explore all/alot of the other disorders that may suit your symptoms. If you aren't flexible it'll make it worse trying to "find yourself" and a diagnosis.

Huh. Well... it's just so common to be easily distracted when you can't filter out sounds and noise and lights. I don't know what you mean by "low functioning", but the ones I know are all living in the college dorms without aides, though many of us do need occasional help when we encounter things we haven't dealt with before--usually things like moving to a new apartment or attending a career fair.

Very true! There are doctors who make this mistake--they have a disorder they're very good with and know a lot about, and then they see it everywhere, even when it's too mild for diagnosis or when another related diagnosis would work better. Your basic goal in seeking treatment is to find ways to solve problems you've been having related to these autistic traits, and whether you get an autism diagnosis or some other, the important thing is that you get access to whatever therapy will help you learn what you need to know.

like i said i know something is wrong, i just don't know what.

theres little things coming back to me - like for example always being behind the class in terms of what exercise book we were on etc - i would seem to work at a p5 level when in fact i was in p7 etc.


or several other more embarrassing things i really don't want to mention

When I was in elementary school, I changed districts in the first grade and was invited to a party by a classmate. While I was there, I hid under a table because I didn't know those kids and really didn't want to be there...so under the table I went. Never understood THAT episode much

Struggling on exams = Yes, absolutely. Both my AS sons require extra time on exams. It is most definitely common.

Asking for hugs = Could be. Not so common, no, but I also have two sons who do it all the time, and have heard from many on forums (DX'd) who also have the same trait.