How do you know if you have undiagnosed autism?
not understanding social “rules”, such as not talking over people. avoiding eye contact. getting too close to other people, or getting very upset if someone touches or gets too close to you. noticing small details, patterns, smells or sounds that others do not.
What is PDD NOS signs?
Signs and Symptoms of PDD-NOS
- Atypical or inappropriate social behavior.
- Uneven skill development (motor, sensory, visual-spatial organizational, cognitive, social, academic, behavioral)
- Poorly developed speech and language comprehension skills.
- Difficulty with transitions.
- Deficits in nonverbal and/or verbal communication.
Are people with BPD being misdiagnosed with autism?
Dr Dudas had met patients with BPD who believed they were misdiagnosed, often claiming they were, in fact, bipolar. But in recent times he has increasingly met patients who believe themselves to have autism. “I think in a number of cases, that is true. They may have been misdiagnosed”, he said.
Can people with BPD have anxiety disorders?
“It’s common for people with BPD or autism to also have anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders.” It’s common for people with BPD or autism to also have anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders.
Is there a link between autism spectrum disorder and borderline personality disorder?
“One of the fascinating new areas of research into mental health is the link between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Borderline.” For those who have both, it is a new way of seeing their illness through a neurological perspective and allowing them to find tools to help manage the symptoms.
Can a child with autism live with a parent with BPD?
When you place a child with autism with a parent who has BPD, it’s a nightmare for the child with autism because they will never learn to cope with what’s going on. Everything is just overwhelming and way too much for the autistic child and the parent with BPD has no way to help them or teach them how to cope.