overdiagnosed??

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There is a sneaking possibility that aspergers syndrome and HFA is overdiagnosed. It seems that almost everyone has aspergers these days. Its like if a Kid has poor social skills and is good at computers or some other obsession he must have aspergers. I have seen videos of people who say they have it. These are normal people who just want a label. The biggest clue that WP is a fake place is that there are women posting here. Everybody knows that there is no such thing as a woman aspie. thats the same as a Cool nerd. And this site has almost 50% women? The way a womans brain is wired precludes her from having any sort of logical ability. and we all know that aspergers is the epitome of logical thinking.


I believe that aspergers is what makes a nerd and only nerds have it. Aspergers is completely different than autism. The difference is that When somebody is obsessed with knowledge they get aspergers. Its like catching a disease. I think it is a learned than by nature. so the equation is Books+no friends+time= aspergers. Your brain literally becomes autistic.


Studying obsessively rewires your brain to make social skills difficult to learn. since very few people here are obsessed with knowledge of any sort I am forced to conclude that your diagnoses either self or from a doctor is wrong. FYI I was diagnosed in '86 at 12 years old before most of you snot nosed kids were even a twinkle in your dads eye.

You seem to be in a bad mood - anything wrong that I can help with?

Many people here will respond that Aspergers comes in a variety of strengths and severities within the spectrum. Many here are not severely beset by Aspergers, however it does play a significant impact on the quality of lives that they enjoy. Women are just as susceptible to having it - whether or not they get diagnosed with such and treated accordingly is a different matter. Many women here are also quite sociable on this website as it affords them the chance to respond just how they like to, allowing them to sit back and actually think how they write things down. It is the same with the men in this forum.

You might also want to tone down your sense of elitism, you're flaunting your diagnosis like it is a badge of honour. While you may deem it as a badge of honour, please consider that there are other members on this forum who probably have a more severe diagnosis than you do, even with them being younger than you. Please be respectful of other members.

Why did you call us snot nosed kids? I thought a lot people with AS are usually seen as somewhat overly mature and stuck-up, shy people. Yet childishly enthusiastic about the most mundane and boring things like trains or Japanese porcelain dolls.

Troll alert!

Wow.

1% of the population is estimated to be autistic.

On WP we have some 18 000 members. (Not saying 18k are actually active.)

Now: How many women possible?

(Only concerning active members... WP could be all autistic women. To clear this up, didn't explain it fine earlier.)


The power of maths.

This is a troll; the post is too exaggerated to be meant seriously.

Was AS even diagnosed back then

Wow I log out for a few days and come back to find this huge conspirary theory . oh wow, get a life Gyyxx preferably away from WP.
I agree with Smelena, tis a boring sad troll

I'm a proud Aspie female with a dx. The troll seems to be from a time that is archaic at best with his ignorant attitude for sure and lack of informed information. It's amusing that anyone can make up such exaggerated nonsense.

AS comes with many challenges--I would never have known about this dx had it not been for two students I worked with, and then my son. Both did NOT present as "nerds"--one was repetitive and more challenged (couldn't talk about much more than good huymor trucks) and the other was a hs student--a bit overweight (not excesssively), extremely blunt and, I thought, hilarious--but he didn't care too much about his peers. This was a mere 5 years ago. Had it not been for my son, I would not be on this site. So, I don't think it's as sought after as you propose--or accepted in society. I have had to fight to be understood and my son is NOT the norm. Some days I do wish he were because socially he has trouble identifying with peers despite his good humour, intellect and amazing qualities.

No, every "nerd" is definitely not Aspergers. It's a bit more complicated then this.

And, no, AS was not diagnosed in early 80's. It wasn't until 1991 that it entered into the DSM IV (I believe). Lorna Wing (a woman btw) was responsible for this. Women can't have autism--oh brother.

I agree- you are archaic in your viewpoints. And if you are a so called troll--well, we can certainly have fun with you. I'm always up for a healthy debate. Thanks!

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