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I've just registered although been browsing around the site for a few days. My son has severe autism and I suspect that I *may* have Aspergers or at least strong autistic tendencies. I haven't asked to be referred but I'm considering it. This is a really great site. Not sure what else to say...just thought I'd stick my hand up to say hi...will carry on browsing now

Welcome to Wrong Planet, redplanet!

Welcome, redplanet... stories are somewhat similar - learned of my son's HFA diagnosis, and in doing research discovered Asperger's... something that actually explained all these things in my life, the previously unrelated oddities and frustrations that had stymied me for so long; that, when I looked at things from that perspective, I was able to make more significant adaptations and improvements to how I approached the issues I faced. At the same time, I've grown more sensitive to some things as well. I do not have a written, official diagnosis - I do have the agreement of my doctor that it is the most likely scenario, but a diagnosis is not likely to help me right now. That whole process pf learning led me here. I hope you find the answers you seek, for you and your son. If you need anything, do not hesitate to send me a message.


M.

Thanks both of you for your replies. Makuranososhi it is helpful to know that you've been in a similar situation. I haven't spoken to my doctor about my suspicions, so not sure how seriously he would take them, but like you said I'm not sure a diagnosis would achieve much at the moment. If I do have Asperger's I don't think it is particularly severe as I have some social understanding and I'm also very empathic (although from what I've read here it isn't uncommon for someone with AS to be empathic) but I do feel I've got strong enough autistic traits to feel at home here. I'm very obsessive, live in my own world, body rock, and struggle with social and emotional recripricy. I read through a lot of the threads and thought how much I can relate, and that's enough for me. I'm also here for my son - he's mostly non verbal and obsessed with trains!

Hello, and welcome to the Wrong Planet community, redplanet.

You may fall under what is sometimes referred to as BAP, or Broader Autism Phenotype - exhibiting symptoms of the spectrum without necessarily being on the spectrum. As I've gotten older, I've found that some adaptations I made when I was younger were now falling apart... having this perspective helped me to understand why it was happening, and what approach I should take to avoid repeating the same problem. I have a degree of empathy, albeit analytical and based on hundreds and hundreds of 'cataloged' events in my head that I sift through trying to find a match with the situation I face at that moment. Doctors are strange... allow them to come to the answer, and they seem willing to listen; try to tell them what the problem is and they resist strongly. Being an adult with a condition most identified with children, and one not even labelled distinctly when you or I were a child, is even more challenging in that finding someone capable of making an informed diagnosis is difficult. Glad you found WP, and you are always welcome to contact me if you would like help or to chat.


M.

Hi and welcome.

Thanks - I'd never heard of BAP before but it does seem to describe me. I've wrestled with whether or not I fit the typical Aspie profile and still not sure, but I would say I certainly have autistic traits. I also suspect that my dad has a form of autism with learning difficulty, and my uncle is possibly Aspergers. My ex also has autistic traits - very obsessive, lacking in empathy etc. There's a huge history of autism related behaviours in my family which could well explain why my son is quite severe on the spectrum.

Thanks for making me feel welcome.

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From the REDPLANET

To WrongPlanet!! !

Thanks for all the welcomes