Should Aspergers be diagnosed?

Why you should get a diagnosis, if indeed you do have Asperger’s Syndrome: You can begin the process of learning to live more adaptively with an Asperger’s brain. Getting a diagnosis may help you find the strategies you need to be more successful in the areas where you are facing challenges.

Who diagnosis Aspergers in adults?

Any professional with the credentials and expertise to diagnose any other condition may also make a diagnosis of ASD. Such professionals may be social workers (MSW), master’s level psychologists (MA), or other mental health professionals. Neuropsychological testing is not required to get a “formal” diagnosis.

Is Asperger’s still recognized?

Once regarded as one of the distinct types of autism, Asperger’s syndrome was retired in 2013 with the publication of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is no longer used by clinicians as an official diagnosis.

Can adults self-diagnose Asperger syndrome?

Many adults with an Asperger profile stumble upon the description of Asperger Syndrome or Autism Spectrum. They may read about it or be told by a family member or friend about the profile. Some may believe that the information matches their history and their current situation and, as a result, may self-diagnose.

Does Aane recognize adults with Asperger syndrome?

Here at AANE, regardless of your diagnosis, we recognize your unique experience as an individual. Many adults with an Asperger profile stumble upon the description of Asperger Syndrome or Autism Spectrum. They may read about it or be told by a family member or friend about the profile.

Why do people with Asperger syndrome think they are different?

People with Asperger syndrome may wonder why they are ‘different’ and feel their social differences mean people don’t understand them. Autistic people often do not ‘look’ disabled. Some parents of autistic children say that other people simply think their child is naughty, while adults may find that they are misunderstood.

What happens if you don’t know you have an asperger profile?

Without the knowledge that one has an Asperger profile, one often fills that void with other, more damaging explanations such as being a failure, being weird, being a disappointment, or not living up to one’s potential. How do I tell an adult that they may have an Asperger profile?