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Questions about Asperger's

mattdens

Hi all,


I would like some opinions on something I am struggling to get clarification on.

I have suspected for a number of years that I might have Asperger Syndrome or some similar condition. I score very highly on self test questionaires (although I am sceptical about their potential accuracy) and seem to have most of the symptoms associated with the condition, each to a varying degree of severity.

There are however, some traits I don't have.

I tend to read the emotions of others pretty well, whether through facial expressions, tones of voice etc. I don't usually know what to do with that knowledge but the ability to detect emotions in others is fairly natural and intuitive.

I don't take things too literally or have trouble understanding metaphores or figures of speech and will use such things casualy and in the correct manner.

Is having difficulties in these areas a necessity in a diagnosis of AS? Or am I being overly pedantic with the list of symptoms/traits?

Is there anybody here who has a confimed diagnosis who also doesn't struggle with these things?

Any insight on this subject would be very appreciated.

Many thanks.

-Matt-

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  • Hi mattdens

    I wonder about this myself, and I DO have a formal diagnoisis.

    The actual assessment wasn't about ticking boxes, and that's why the questionaires only form part of the structured interview. Questionaires don't give you room to express the 'grey' areas, which is good because whilst we have questions, the answers are either 0 or 1.

    I 'read' people, but not so much their words or expressions, but more that I 'feel' who they are inside. Sorry if this sounds woolly, the language doesn't exist yet to properly describe it.

    As Longman says, you're being misled by things that are asserted by non-ASD people, and they often get it very wrong precisely. It's also misleading you by saying that this and that should happen, and then you're confused because you can't see it in yourself. We'd like to correct them, but they don't listen or ask. What you're expressing is something that I could say too, and yet, I'm diagnosed and I agree with and accept the diagnosis in full, because it's right.

    Ask for the proper assessment, be ready to explain to your GP why you're asking, also be sure about what difference you think it will make to your life to have a diagnosis. Don't worry about giving the 'right' answer, the right answer will always be the one you are giving, because it's right for you and that's all that matters. Trust your instincts!

    And come back on here lots and lots, we're all, always, ready to help, guide and support new chums and those seeking answers Smile

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  • Hi mattdens

    I wonder about this myself, and I DO have a formal diagnoisis.

    The actual assessment wasn't about ticking boxes, and that's why the questionaires only form part of the structured interview. Questionaires don't give you room to express the 'grey' areas, which is good because whilst we have questions, the answers are either 0 or 1.

    I 'read' people, but not so much their words or expressions, but more that I 'feel' who they are inside. Sorry if this sounds woolly, the language doesn't exist yet to properly describe it.

    As Longman says, you're being misled by things that are asserted by non-ASD people, and they often get it very wrong precisely. It's also misleading you by saying that this and that should happen, and then you're confused because you can't see it in yourself. We'd like to correct them, but they don't listen or ask. What you're expressing is something that I could say too, and yet, I'm diagnosed and I agree with and accept the diagnosis in full, because it's right.

    Ask for the proper assessment, be ready to explain to your GP why you're asking, also be sure about what difference you think it will make to your life to have a diagnosis. Don't worry about giving the 'right' answer, the right answer will always be the one you are giving, because it's right for you and that's all that matters. Trust your instincts!

    And come back on here lots and lots, we're all, always, ready to help, guide and support new chums and those seeking answers Smile

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