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Should you tell someone if you think they have Aspergers?
“If I know someone who I think has an Asperger profile, should I tell?” YES! At AANE, our bias is that it is better to know than not to know. If you have Asperger profile and don’t know, it affects you anyway; if you do know, you may be able to minimize the negative impact and leverage the positive.
How do you politely ask someone if they have autism?
Tips for Talking to Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- Address him or her as you would any other adult, not a child.
- Avoid using words or phrases that are too familiar or personal.
- Say what you mean.
- Take time to listen.
- If you ask a question, wait for a response.
- Provide meaningful feedback.
What to do if you suspect someone has Aspergers?
How is Asperger’s treated in adults?
- Cognitive behavioral therapy. A therapist can help you cope with some of the emotional effects of autism, such as social isolation and anxiety.
- Speech therapy. A speech pathologist can work with you to learn voice control and modulation.
- Vocational therapy.
- Medications.
Can you date an autistic person?
If you are dating someone with autism, it is important to be open to learning about the unique person you are dating. Try to understand their likes, communication style, frustrations, and annoyances. Be patient with the learning process, and be patient with your partner in their ways of doing things.
Is it OK to tell people you have Aspergers without being diagnosed?
No. It’s not ok to tell people you have Aspergers if you haven’t been formally diagnosed. I know it’s been popular for celebrities, etc. to speculate that maybe they have Aspergers, but this can be incredibly damaging for people who actually are on the spectrum.
Is there a stigma with having Aspergers?
To many there is a big stigma with having Aspergers, it is deemed as something negative but if you would intentionally mention the positive aspects of people who have Aspergers and suggest that they have similar traits, it may a way to get that person to open up to the possibility Well, this isn’t my idea, but I found it on a forum.
Can a person with Asperger’s syndrome date?
It’s an act, one they feel they must put on to win you. No one can keep up an act forever. “The person with Asperger’s Syndrome may have developed a superficial expertise in romance and dating from careful observation, and by mimicking actors and using the script from television programs and films…
Do people with Asperger’s syndrome have a theory of mind?
People with Asperger’s syndrome do not possess “Theory of Mind” abilities which mean they aren’t able to recognize and understand the thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions of other people in order to make sense of their behavior.