do I have Asperger's or PDD

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First time user. When I look at the DSM-4 criteria, I meet all the criteria for Asperger's from Section A. Sections C,D, and E fit as well. I really don't see any of the Section B criteria in me. When I read testimonies from people with Asperger's, however, it seems to fit me to a T. Anyone else like this? Or do I have PDD?

A doctor could tell you more reliably.

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The only difference between the two is no significant speech delay in childhood for Asperger's Syndrome . And only in childhood are PDD and AS distinct from each other....

Hello, and welcome to the Wrong Planet neighborhood, davis.

Hi, welcome here. I havew Asperger's, but I do meet the B criteria and actually have more trouble in that area than in the social area. The thing is, you need only one feature from the B criteria in order to have AS (I have two with no doubt and one I'm not sure), so even if you have relatively little problems with routines/special interests/stimming, you may still be an Aspie.

However, actually, it doesn't really matter whther you are AS or PDD. PDD is really a garbage can of everyone who isn't exactly either autistic or AS but who does have autistic-like problems. Some clinicians aren't even diagnosing AS/PDD/HFA in adults but will just giv eyou an ASD (autistic spectrum disorder) label.