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Originally Posted by Dante'sInferno
Oh and people with asberger syndrome cant read eyes.Most of them dont know how to deal with emotion either.They rarely cry.THey also like to be by them selfs.Their also emotionally detached.I was naturally.
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I have a work colleague who is convinced her son has high functioning autism - but the authorities wont recognise it and at 8 years old her son has been suspended twice from school for unpredictable and violent behaviour towards people. To me, he has all the signs of asperger's - depression, lack of emotion, temper outbursts, focus on certain topics (his gameboy and total and utter obsessive over Dr. Who), doesnt interact with other children because he appears so much older and way more intelligent than them. The colleague is being driven mad by the inefficiency of two psychologists who reviewed her son. Both came to the conclusion that he is simply an over-indulged, spoilt brat!
I have recently given her the contact no. for the National Autistic Society who can offer support groups and a proper diagnostic for him. I think, if she can take these first real steps towards helping herself and her son, then perhaps they can get him into a school that can deal and cope with his behaviour.
Dante - I think there is light at the end of the tunnel for her because, although you have the condition, you are doing everything in your power to lead a untroubled life - joining this forum is a sure sign you are on the right track :D
If someone with the condition is given the right diagnosis and treatment, then there appears to be no reason why they cant lead a fairly normal life.
I congratulate you, sweetie :)