What is the best course of action if I think I have Aspergers syndrome?

Question

I suspected I may and after completing several online tests that said that I most definately do I wondered what the best course of action would be?

Answer 1

I've worked with people with Aspergers, and most of them aren't the types to post a question like this. :)

But still, you could go to the doctor's.

Answer 2

they are just inline test go get a real opionoion

Answer 3

There's a book called "Solutions for adults with Asperger's Syndrome" which I think is good, your library could probably get it for you.  But as far as I remember from that, the codition is hardwired & not treateable with medication anyway.

Answer 4

There is no "test" for Aspergers syndrome.  Most people with Aspergers find their niche in life and go about their business just like everyone else.   Why do you need a course of action?  Is there a problem you need to resolve?  If you have led your life to now without a diagnosis of Aspergers, what difference would a diagnosis make?  

Do some reading about Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the best known individuals with Aspergers.  You may find her work interesting.  Best of luck.

Answer 5

Book an appointment with you GP as soon as possible and they can refer you to the hospital/speciliast for official testing-then if you have aspergers they can then support you

Answer 6

You need to book an appointment with your GP, who will refer you to a specialist. I believe Aspergers can be effectively controlled with medication, but the sooner you get a proper diagnosis the better. Good Luck.

Answer 7

I agree . Go to your GP . Ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. Only THEY can diagnose you.

Reading. Tony Attwood writes gd Aspie books.

Finally. AS SY cannot be controlled with drugs. There are no drugs for AS. A former answerer got that wrong.

Answer 8

Go to the library and do some reading on the syndrome. Make sure you are right in your thinking.

Forget a regular doctor, they won't be much help in diagnosing Asperger's. You might consider discussing your issue with a psychiatrist, psychologist or neurologist. They can give you better guidance.

If you do have Asperger's, then your best bet would be to try to determine which social skills you lack and do some reading in appropriate behavior in the affected areas.

Most Asperger's people do not consider the perspective of other people, so train yourself to ask questions of people during conversations. Try not to let it get one sided in your favor or the other person will quickly lose interest in talking with you. Try to avoid repeating phrases over and over and ask questions to clarify any social behaviors you don't understand.

You will also have to train yourself to read other people's expressions and body language so you can know what they are trying to convey non-verbally. And even if you feel nothing, teach yourself to show emotional reciprocity.

Another thing that happens with Asperger's people is that they have obsessive  ritualistic behaviors. You might ask a friend to point out if you have any of these and then work on a way to teach yourself to get unstuck.

Another thing that happens is that the Asperger's person may want to keep bringing the conversation back to their own very narrow interest field. We have a boy in one of our classes who, no matter what the subject turns out to be, turns it back to a discussion of ceiling fans.

If you don't recognize that you have any of these behaviors, then you don't have Asperger's. It is a quite severe social disability.

Answer 9

seriously..... go to the doctors, the online stuff is not always that good, they are often just interested in selling meds

Answer 10

If the symptoms are limiting you, or your behaviour is a mystery even to yourself, then go to a professional.

Otherwise, if the symptoms you identified are mild, make a list of them and identify how they interfere with your life activities (some may not interfere).  Then do research on how to accomodate yourself knowing that you have these limitations.

For example, I have a really short attention span (mild ADD), so I find that colour coding sections of my work helps me to focus.

Your weakness is also your strength, so think positively about yourself and your particularities.  The way your mind works helps you shine at what you do.  The world needs people like you.

Answer 11

You need to see your doctor and ask for a referral to a clinical psychologist.

Answer 12

Learn what the symptoms are and try to nullify those in your personality.  You will get along with people better.  Girls don't usually have as hard a time with it as do guys because even neurotypical girls are a bit eccentric so they tend to fit in better.

Answer 13

Get a real doctors opinion, they can perform much more accurate testing.

Answer 14

I don't know how old you are, so I'm assuming you're an adult.  Well, my question is what is your quality of life?  Meaning once you look into it, if you get a diagnosis, what will change for you?  If you'd like to understand how to interact with people better, I'd say go to a counselor/therapist and let them know your suspicions, but that you really just want to work on understanding others and communicating better.  They can help you make the diagnosis, while working towards a goal of a higher quality of life.  I guess I'm saying diagnosis isn't really the point later in life, treatment of the symptoms is important.