Could I have a mild form of Asperger's?

Question

When I was 2, I suffered a couple of feveral convulsions (fits) - one of which lasted 45 mins. I was the put on strong medication - (not sure how it is spelt) - Fenobarbitone.

After this period, my behaviour was odd, I seemed robotic, quite clumsy and awkward. I expressed seperation anxiety when apart from my Mum and followed her everywhere, but if we were ever separated I would act anxious-ambivalent when reunited with her.

The Drs thought I might be Autistic, because I was writing backwards, although I am now left handed and ok. I used to talk a lot - just to myself and sometimes inanimate objects, I used sophisticated language, lots of long words, which seemed very odd.

I wasnt really interested in other children at playgroup or school, I would play near them perhaps, but they were more like props in my own games. I didnt like joining in games much and had a bit of trouble with climbing frames, etc.

I am now 24, and have trouble with relationships as there are no "rules"

Answer 1

When it comes to high functioning autism or Asperger's, it is very hard to discriminate from other disorders. One of the main aspects of autism is the lack of "joint attention." When babies are about 12 months old, they begin to share their interest in something by looking at the other person they are with and then smiling at them. You might want to ask your parents about this because it is one of the biggest markers for autism.

The other big marker is that people on the spectrum do not usually know that they are making a social error. You do.

You did not give enough diagnostic detail for anyone to make a diagnosis. Anyway, it is a moot point now. There are plenty of people in the world who don't know the rules that aren't autistic. If you are having trouble socially, I would think that seeing a psychotherapist would be a better idea than seeking a label.

Answer 2

As autism is on a very large spectrum and all sufferers vary greatly you could have autism. Or it could just be part of growing up. Everyone is different and has difficulties and anxieties but this does not mean they all have autism. To be properly diagnosed you would have to consult with a clinical psychologist. Good luck.

Answer 3

It sounds little like OCD or a related neurotic problem, too. OCD isn't just washing hands, there are other symptoms that cause problems with anxiety and social interactions. It also has some little odd neurological glitches that come with it which could explai the writing. You sound a little too "normal" (no offense to anyone) for aspergers yet you do have something going on.

Some little circuit in your brain might have got messed up. Not traditional brain damage but something got glitched out.

Answer 4

Yes, or autism. You're on the spectrum, probably.

Do you have:

Sensory Sensitivity

Lightheaded feeling at random times (Like you're floating outside your body)

Random fits of anger

Frustration for no particular reason

Random behavior

Trouble focusing (also could be ADD  or ADHD)

or other?

Answer 5

I think you mean "Febrile seizures" and no, they don't cause autism.  You are either born with autism or you are not.  Its possible seizures can cause brain damage and present with similar symptoms though.

Answer 6

it does sound like a possibility-

and it may not have anything to do with the seizures or meds