I have aspergers syndrome read on?

Question

Well I don't actually know what I have got. Do I have autism or mild aspergers.

When I am in my room, I like to flap my arms at thingsin my mind.

Do people with aspergers syndrome do that?

Answer 1

Hi.

Not necessarily.

There are several symptoms, which you need to ask yourself if you experience them.

Do you have difficulty socialising?

Do you have difficulty Communicating?

Do you have difficulty imagining?

Do you have any sensory distortions?

Do you have difficulty making eye contact?

These are just a few of the surface symptoms.

What is autism?

There are two major types of autism, of which you have probably heard, they are autism and Asperger’s syndrome.  First let’s look at classical autism, how would we recognise it?  Well, autism was first recognised in the mid 1940’s by a psychiatrist called Leo Kanner.  He described a group of children, whom he was treating, who presented with some very unusual symptoms such as; - atypical social development, irregular development of communication and language, and recurring / repetitive and obsessional behaviour with aversion to novelty and refusal to accept change.  His first thoughts were that they were suffering some sort of childhood psychiatric disorder.

At around the same time that Kanner was grappling with the problems of these children, a German scientist, Hans Asperger was caring for a group of children whose behaviour also seemed irregular.  Asperger suggested that these children were suffering from what he termed ‘autistic psychopathy.’ These children experienced remarkably similar symptoms to the children described by Kanner, with a single exception. – Their language development was normal!  There is still an ongoing debate as to whether autism and Asperger’s syndrome are separable conditions, or whether Asperger’s syndrome is merely a mild form of autism

What is the cause of autism?

In the 1960s and 1970s there arose a theory that autism was caused by abnormal family relationships.  This led on to the ‘refrigerator mother’ theory, which claimed that autism in the child was caused by cold, emotionless mothers! (Bettleheim, 1967).  However the weight of evidence quickly put this theory to bed as evidence was found to support the idea that the real cause was to be found in abnormalities in the brain.  This evidence was quickly followed by findings, which clearly demonstrated that the EEGs of autistic children were, in many cases, atypical and the fact that a large proportion of autistic children also suffered from epilepsy.

From this time, autism has been looked upon as a disorder, which develops as a consequence of abnormal brain development.  Recently, evidence has shown that in some cases, the abnormal brain development may be caused by specific genes.

However, we should not forget that genes can only express themselves if the appropriate environmental conditions exist for them to do so and so, we should not rule out additional, environmental causes for autism.  We should not forget that autism can also be caused by brain-injury, that an insult to the brain can produce the same effects as can abnormal development of the brain, which may have been caused by genetic and other environmental factors.   I have seen too many children who have suffered oxygen starvation at birth, who have gone on to display symptoms of autism or Asperger’s syndrome. So, it is my view that autism can also be caused by brain-injury.

We believe therefore that the cause of autism therefore needs no complicated definition, whether it is produced by genes, environmental causes such as, alcohol abuse or abuse of other drugs, infection, jaundice, malnutrition, or one of many other causes, - or by oxygen starvation.  It is simple and easy to understand.  The cause of autism is brain–injury.  We believe it is that simple!  The important and simple thing to remember is that autism is caused by brain–injury, in the same way that cerebral palsy is caused by brain-injury.  In fact, autism is an expression of brain–injury, again in the same way that cerebral palsy is an expression of brain-injury.

Difficulty in socialisation is an area, which characterises the entire concept of autism. To many parents the lack of willingness on the part of their autistic child to share in normal social action is of paramount concern.  One parent described her child as having social amnesia.

The social impairments, which typify autism are exact, that is, the child’s social conduct is not atypical universally.  It is incorrect to declare that children, who are autistic, have a deficiency in their level of curiosity in other people.  What they are deficient in is the proficiency for conveying or exploiting that interest.  Uninjured babies are focused on faces and voices, whereas autistic children do not seem to be!  They do not turn automatically to the sound of a voice, or fix their eyes on a parent’s face, and may actively avoid meeting their vision.  In many cases, this is due to sensory impairments, which can block the development of these social skills.

The importance of play

One of the first signs that a toddler or preschooler has autism is their atypical play.  Even the brightest youngsters with autism display highly unusual patterns of play.  Classically, children with autism over-focus their attention on visual aspects of specific toys, or noises, which their toys make.  Many researchers see this as a lack of imagination in autistic individuals and it is true to say that children with autism do lack imagination and spontaneity within their behaviour, preferring to stick rigidly to routines with which they feel comfortable and safe.  What we claim though, is that many times, these problems are created as a result of the sensory distortions, which they suffer.  

Hope this helps.

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Answer 2

Aspergers syndrome, autism, PDD, etc. have a set of characteristics that typically identify them.

With Aspergers there is a severe impairment in social interaction (eye gaze, body posture, etc.). Do you find yourself having trouble making friends or saying inappropriate things to others? Do you prefer to be alone? Do you find yourself perseverating on certain topics of interest? Do you find yourself engaging in repetitive behavior? The big difference between Aspergers and Autism is the fact that with Aspergers there does not seem to be as many problems in the ability to aquire language. I have sometimes seen people with Aspergers being characterized as eccentric.

With autism you can have all of the above. Autistic disorder is characterized by extremely impaired communication and social interaction. There is also a very limited scope of activities that one is interested in. Social communication and emotional regulation problems are evident from an early age. I am sure if you had autism someone (family members or school teachers) would have noticed by now. Some autistic persons have very little language if any at all. This however depends on the severity of the autism as well as getting an early diagnosis where early intervention can be of great help.

Please be sure to speak to a psychologist about your concerns. They can possibly interview you and give you some tests to see if your concerns  are valid.

You can also find more information from Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks as well as other groups committed to supporting studies on autism as well as trying to cure it.

I hope this helped a bit

Answer 3

People on the Au spectrum have sensory issues and that is why they flap. If you have no other symptoms, just think of yourself as weird, which is a good thing.

Answer 4

Look at the psych definition of "autism" vs. aspergers. But I don't think you do considering you are aware of this.

You can always get tested for free at a public school or at Regional Centers. There are places for free to go.

But don't diagnose yourself. If you are really concerned, see a professional. Don't be scared to. It is better in the long run. People will care and want to help.

Good luck.

Answer 5

i dont think youre autistic if thats the only quirky thing you do.

probably just a little........different? dont worry

Answer 6

Because autism is on such a large spectrum no two people are the same. Some flap and some don't. Having an autistic spectrum disorder is more characterised by a lack of social skills and the ability to interact with people socially. I have a child who likes to flap and as he has got older he manages to only do it when he is alone in his room. He may have traits of an ASD but does not need a diagnosis. If your condition really bothers you then you should perhaps seek the help of a clinical psychologist. If you can control when and where you flap and it does not impact on the rest of your daily life then I would leave well alone. Good luck.

Answer 7

Ive Got Aspergers Syndrome =] (Autistic Spectrum Disorder,Autism) && ADHD (Attention Decifit Hyperactivity Disorder),, And Well I Do All Sorts Of 'Weird' Things I Have Big Impulsivity's && Repetetive Behaviour Like, I Sit And Blink My Eyes Say Maybe 5 Times Till Im Satisfied, I Cant Leave The House Without My Hair Being Straight.

1.On first sight of a child with autism it would be very unlikely that you would tell them apart from any other child. There are no obvious visual clues, which is why so many children are mistaken for being naughty or rude.

Autism is a disabling brain disorder.

It affects the way in which people understand and react to the world around them. This causes them to act differently than others.

Many autistic people have a hard time using words to say what they want or need, where as others might end up repeating the same word or sentence over and over again.

The difficulty in understanding what others are saying can cause great confusion. They may see or hear a person talking, and although every word has been heard, they fail to grasp the meaning of what has been said.

A child with autism may be perfectly happy one moment, but all of a sudden become sad or angry, or even have a tantrum. This may be because they can't tell people what they want. Taking the wrong turning, or a certain noise could trigger this reaction, or simply parking the car on the wrong side of the road.

Many people with autism have ritualistic behaviour, insistence on routine and sameness.

An autistic person may be perfectly happy to go to a familiar shop, but take them to a different shop to buy the same item, and they may become frustrated, withdrawn, even fearful.

An unfamiliar space or routine no longer feels safe or secure. The autistic person can find it very difficult to relate from one situation to another.

Reality to an autistic person can be confusing, a mass of events, people, places, sounds and sights. With no clear boundaries, or meaning to anything.

It is important to remember that every person with autism is an individual. It is a myth that all autistic people act the same. They simply don't.

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Stereotypy is apparently purposeless movement, such as hand flapping, head rolling, or body rocking.

Compulsive behavior is intended and appears to follow rules, such as arranging objects in a certain way.

Sameness is resistance to change; for example, insisting that the furniture not be moved or refusing to be interrupted.

Ritualistic behavior involves the performance of daily activities the same way each time, such as an unvarying menu or dressing ritual. This is closely associated with sameness and an independent validation has suggested combining the two factors.

Restricted behavior is limited in focus, interest, or activity, such as preoccupation with a single television program.

Self-injury includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as biting oneself.

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Answer 8

There is also the possibility that it's simply a tic & it's how you express yourself when you're alone because it would annoy other people - left on my own I talk to myself, I also have this weird thing I do with my leg when I get impatient

Although people here have provided some good & useful information it's a bad idea to try & diagnose yourself via the internet, if you're really worried you might be on the autistic spectrum talk to your parents & if they agree, you can all look into getting an assessment together

Answer 9

Aspergers children are known for having repeatitive behavior.  I babysat for an aspergers child who would repeatedly cup his hands together back and fourth for hours.

Answer 10

Yes, people with Aspergers do sometimes flap. that does not mean you necessarily have any form of autism. A professional can determine that.