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Sister has Aspergers at 22

Steve21

Hi I am new to this forum and hoping that it can help me and my sister. 

My sister is 22 and has recently been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. She has no friends and is very isolated. Basically I just want to know has anyone else got a family member with this form of Autism that is of a similar age?

I'm really interested to know what are the achievable goals for her in the future e.g jobs, friends, hobbies etc. 

She has started to attend a support group but as she never talks to me & my mum we don't know how that is going. 

I just want her to live some kind of fulfilling life. I feel she is wasting her youth. I also worry about her future financially. 

Any replies would be great. Thanks. 

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  • Hi Steve 21

    Your Sister may be able to have a fulfilling life.  Try to support  her by accepting her as she is. 

    At 22 she has time to find out what she is capable of.  I hope at her group she is getting to know herself.  The group may help her engage with you ?

    There are lots of Aspies who work, have a family & genuine friendships, though all those things can be more of a struggle.

    Then there are some that prefer their own company. What you call isolation may not be a problem for your Sister.  If she is in the family home with you she may be happy knowing your present but doesn't feel the need to engage.  

    There are some interesting blogs written by Women who were diagnosed later in life.

    Have a look online.  Aspergers can make life challenging.  But if you have consistant support from those who love you it can still be possible to achieve things.

    I hope someone in her situation but further along the same journey replies to your post.

    Its fortunate she had a diagnosis now.  This  can help her avoid some of the concerns you raised.

    Take Care

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  • Hi Steve 21

    Your Sister may be able to have a fulfilling life.  Try to support  her by accepting her as she is. 

    At 22 she has time to find out what she is capable of.  I hope at her group she is getting to know herself.  The group may help her engage with you ?

    There are lots of Aspies who work, have a family & genuine friendships, though all those things can be more of a struggle.

    Then there are some that prefer their own company. What you call isolation may not be a problem for your Sister.  If she is in the family home with you she may be happy knowing your present but doesn't feel the need to engage.  

    There are some interesting blogs written by Women who were diagnosed later in life.

    Have a look online.  Aspergers can make life challenging.  But if you have consistant support from those who love you it can still be possible to achieve things.

    I hope someone in her situation but further along the same journey replies to your post.

    Its fortunate she had a diagnosis now.  This  can help her avoid some of the concerns you raised.

    Take Care

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