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« on: November 22, 2005, 06:30:00 AM »
Beware how you deal with Asperger syndrome. People who have this neuro-atypical condition may undergo  transformation from an over-structured universe to a hyper-complex quantum-logical perspective. They often have hyperlexia, and can thus soak up all information on the Internet link a sponge. They are likely to react to anti-depression chemicals by reverting to disturbing compulsions. They may need to capture and torture certain doctors and therapists. They do not even need to be "angry." Be incredibly careful how you treat them when they are little. Be afraid.
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2005, 09:48:00 AM »
I have been trying to help a homeless Asperger
person. I didn't know anything about the illness,
and have been stunned by how self destructive
it is.

He as made it to almost 50, but has been homeless for 5 years.

When I get referrals he over analyzes and assumes
he is either wrong or the help won't be there.

Doctor's have not helped, only diagnosing him
with Dysthymia. Once I read the Asperger's literature it fits him to a tee.

He is very smart. A chemical engineer. While homeless he picked up an additional AA degree
in GIS.

The regional center for developmental disabilities
requires that he go back to his high school records and prove that he had a diagnosed DD back then.

How absurd, but that door has been shut.

This is such a sad situation to observe.

Any suggestions?
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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2005, 08:23:00 PM »
Asperger syndrome and "pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified," in which people have trouble with motor sequencing (developmental dyspraxia) clearly belong to an "autism spectrum" of neurological conditions. But people who have these conditions are not at the point of having obvious PDD.

People who interact with those having such conditions have a very unfortunate tendency to focus on any inter-personal communications symptoms that the afflicted people might have. But the truth is that the most serious handicaps these people have are very likely not related to any social-skill issues. The residual deficits of such people bear a striking resemblance to things like dyslexia and "attention deficit" (which seems to be more than one type of condition). But people with dyslexia or ADD tend to get little help. It is crucial to understand that, while they can be nearly invisible, the residual symptoms of relatively minor PDD-spectrum conditions tend to be orders of magnitude more problematic than dyslexia or ADD.

The first thing that needs to get done for your friend is to find a psychiatrist or a behavioral neurologist who will diagnose Asperger syndrome. Even if the person actually has few, or no inter-personal communications symptoms, and really has "pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified," they probably need to just lump it in with Asperger syndrome, since there is so little understanding of these conditions, even within the medical community. It is crucial for the afflicted person to be aware of the possibility that he may have neurological deficits that, while not entirely evident to him, might be far more severe than the symptoms of  dyslexia or ADD.

It might be best to seek out small "groups" of folks who have PDD-spectrum conditions within the community. It can be somewhat stressful for people who share these conditions to communicate with one another. But these groups would tend to know how to find medical doctors and psychologists who have experience in dealing with these conditions.

Thanks, good luck, and keep posting!
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2005, 12:21:00 AM »
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It might be best to seek out small "groups" of folks who have PDD-spectrum conditions within the community. It can be somewhat stressful for people who share these conditions to communicate with one another. But these groups would tend to know how to find medical doctors and psychologists who have experience in dealing with these conditions.




I was at wits end.

I am so glad this subject came up and that you contributed.

I will proceed and keep you posted.

This is a nice Thanksgiving present!
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2005, 08:12:00 PM »
It is a privilege to be able to try to help. Asperger syndrome and developmental dyspraxia are certainly among the strangest and most perplexing difficulties a person can encounter. So nice of you to try to help that person. Hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving.
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