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Maybe Aspergers

janeytiff

Hi.  I have a 22 year old daughter who I think may have Aspergers and I was hoping for some advice/support. I've wondered over the last few years and have looked into the symptoms but have never said anything to her because she's very difficult to talk to on a personal level.  I don't know whether it will benefit her to find out whether she has Aspergers or not, and I hear that it's very difficult to get a diagnosis, especially later in life.  Is there anyone on the forum with Aspergers, who is older, understands and has been diagnosed later in life?

Thanks.

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  • Can you go to the GP with her? She may not see some traits in herself and it's always useful to have another perspective to back up her experiences.

    Be aware that there is some overlap between the social issues and solitary life in gifted children and very high functioning "Aspies" so don't be surprised or disappointed if it turns out she isn't autistic but "merely" gifted.

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  • Can you go to the GP with her? She may not see some traits in herself and it's always useful to have another perspective to back up her experiences.

    Be aware that there is some overlap between the social issues and solitary life in gifted children and very high functioning "Aspies" so don't be surprised or disappointed if it turns out she isn't autistic but "merely" gifted.

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