Adult Diagnosis of Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism
"I have a new boyfriend who is handsome, but quirky. I'm wondering if he has Asperger Syndrome. I wouldn't hold that against him if he has this disorder, but knowing that he does - if he does - would sure explain a lot of things for me. Is there a way to know for sure before approaching him on this matter?" As more and more doctors - and society in general - understand more about Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism, the condition is being diagnosed in grown-ups as well as kids. Sometimes the diagnosis doesn’t come out in adults until their own son or daughter is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Typical symptoms associated with Aspergers in adults include: adhering strongly to routines and schedules an average or above average intelligence difficulty controlling their feelings difficulty empathizing with others difficulty thinking abstractly difficulty understand the emotions of others missing the subtleties of facial expression, eye c