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How does one get diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome?
Is this something one would want to be diagnosed with as an adult if they never were diagnosed with as a child? How could being diagnosed with this syndrome help someone?
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In order to be diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a person must show two of these problems:
* "Marked impairment" regarding nonverbal social cues (doesn't make eye contact, doesn't understand others' body language, etc);
* Failure to make friends;
* Lack of appropriate social and emotional responses to others; or
* Inability to spontaneously share enjoyment, interests and achievements with other people.
In addition, the person must show one of these behaviors:
* An abnormal and intense interest in one subject;
* Adherence to a strict set of rules, routines and rituals;
* Repetition of certain mannerisms like hand flapping, hair twisting or even whole body movements
* An obsession in the parts or mechanics of objects.
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In order to be diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a person must show two of these problems:
* "Marked impairment" regarding nonverbal social cues (doesn't make eye contact, doesn't understand others' body language, etc);
* Failure to make friends;
* Lack of appropriate social and emotional responses to others; or
* Inability to spontaneously share enjoyment, interests and achievements with other people.
In addition, the person must show one of these behaviors:
* An abnormal and intense interest in one subject;
* Adherence to a strict set of rules, routines and rituals;
* Repetition of certain mannerisms like hand flapping, hair twisting or even whole body movements
* An obsession in the parts or mechanics of objects.
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Voted as best: kareul
This is an interesting interpretation of the DSM-IV-TR's diagnostic criteria, but it is not complete. Regardless, this is the template mental health professionals use to diagnose. (So, what I'm saying, @annelisle, is that you aren't really answering the question with this information...)
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Typically, a licensed mental health person has to diagnose any mental disorder (Asperger's is considered a mental disorder as listed in the DSM-IV-TR). So, a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.
I don't think ANYONE wants to be diagnosed (and, as a professional, I rarely do). Diagnosis can offer a number of things. For some, it's a comfort to know that what they are experiencing is not "them", but an actual disorder. It can also be a comfort to know that there are others that share their experience. Diagnosis can also allow insurance to be used to pay for services or meds.
Of course, there are negatives to being diagnosed as well...
I don't think ANYONE wants to be diagnosed (and, as a professional, I rarely do). Diagnosis can offer a number of things. For some, it's a comfort to know that what they are experiencing is not "them", but an actual disorder. It can also be a comfort to know that there are others that share their experience. Diagnosis can also allow insurance to be used to pay for services or meds.
Of course, there are negatives to being diagnosed as well...
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