With help, parents can learn how to best support their child. Treatment should be done while a child's brain is still developing. She or he can refer you to a mental health expert who specializes in diagnosing this type of disorder. The pandemic has made parenting even harder and stress has caused some children to act out or withdraw.
It also impacts the way the child thinks and behaves. Skip to Content. Urgent Care. AANE is here to help you figure this out. If you are interested in receiving a diagnosis, visit our Diagnositician Directory. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site.
By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies. That said, many people choose to seek a diagnosis from a professional for many reasons.
Below is a guide to help you navigate the current diagnostic landscape. This process can be confusing for anyone, as the designations can change from year to year, and there is on-going debate among professionals and non-professionals regarding the parameters of diagnosis. Know that AANE is here to answer your questions. Also, know that diagnosis, by its very nature, describes broad generalizations. Here at AANE, regardless of your diagnosis, we recognize your unique experience as an individual.
Working with a professional There are numerous reasons as to why someone might seek a formal diagnosis. A diagnosis is needed to request reasonable accommodations for employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. See Adult Life Planning and Employment for more information. Is it ever too late to discover an Asperger profile or to seek a diagnosis? Young adults may use this self-knowledge to improve their college experience by: Choosing a single room to decrease social and sensory demands and to ensure a safe haven.
Possibly living at home to minimize the number of changes to adjust to all at once. What is Asperger syndrome? Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellHealth. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. These choices will be signaled globally to our partners and will not affect browsing data.
We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. I Accept Show Purposes. Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. Levels of ASD. Continued Use of the Name. Asperger's Syndrome No longer an official diagnosis, Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder in which a person has normal language and cognitive development, yet there are impairments in social interactions and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. What Are the Different Types of Autism?
Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign Up. What are your concerns? Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Please enter your location to help us display the correct information for your area. Typical to strong verbal language skills and intellectual ability distinguish Asperger syndrome from other types of autism.
The tendencies described above vary widely among people. Many learn to overcome their challenges by building on strengths. Find the following services near you using the Autism Speaks Resource Guide.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help address anxiety and other personal challenges. Social skills training classes can help with conversational skills and understanding social cues. Psychoactive medicines can help manage associated anxiety, depression and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder ADHD.
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