My ASD Child

So, you think you might have Asperger's, but you're not sure. Take this quiz to see how many Asperger's (or high-functioning autistic) traits you exhibit: 

Asperger's (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) are often confused with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The reason for this confusion is understandable since some of the symptoms found in people with AS and HFA are also found in those with NPD. Some of the similarities between AS/HFA and NPD may include the following: apparent lack empathy difficulty understanding others’ feelings  eccentric personality  harsh interpersonal communication inability to view the world from the perspective of others lack of demonstrated non-verbal cues and inability to pick-up on the non-verbal cues of others lack of interest in others lack of psychological awareness  narrow range of interests and activities obvious self-focus in interpersonal exchanges preoccupation with their own agenda problems in sustaining satisfying relationships self-centeredness similar eye-to-eye gaze, body stance, and facial expressions tendency to react to social problems/stress with depression

Video discusses how symptoms change at two critical points in the Aspergers or high-functioning autistic child's development:   More resources for parents of children and teens on the autism spectrum :   ==> How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==> Parenting System that Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==> Launching Adult Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==> Teaching Social-Skills and Emotion-Management to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==> Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Parents' Comprehensive Handbook ==> Unraveling the Mystery Behind High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book