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hi all, i am 31, called sam, i have a son age 8 who is autistic, lower end of the scale.

we had a diagnosis 2 years ago, only now have a got my head around it all. and decided to join here, as advised by my doctor.

i look forward to talking with you all and helping each other xxx

sam xx

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  • Hi there, regards you question what is the difference between Aspergers and high functioning autism,

    From what i have read signs and symptoms are similar if not identical, the difference being if there was a significant delay in developemental milestones with regards speach or motor delays walking sitting up etc, they may call it high functioning autism.  but if the child showed no unusual delay in the usual developmental milestones in the first few years they call it Aspergers.

    The problem being some parents cannot remember that far back!  if your child is being diagnosed later in life or seeking diagnosis as an adult remembering when two sylabal words were spoken let alone whe you took your first steps?!  also some doctors disagree they are two diff syndromes.

    i think they are getting rid of the term Aspergers shortly soon it will just be Autism spectrum disorder.

    hope this helps

    Theresa

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  • Hi there, regards you question what is the difference between Aspergers and high functioning autism,

    From what i have read signs and symptoms are similar if not identical, the difference being if there was a significant delay in developemental milestones with regards speach or motor delays walking sitting up etc, they may call it high functioning autism.  but if the child showed no unusual delay in the usual developmental milestones in the first few years they call it Aspergers.

    The problem being some parents cannot remember that far back!  if your child is being diagnosed later in life or seeking diagnosis as an adult remembering when two sylabal words were spoken let alone whe you took your first steps?!  also some doctors disagree they are two diff syndromes.

    i think they are getting rid of the term Aspergers shortly soon it will just be Autism spectrum disorder.

    hope this helps

    Theresa

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