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Comment on All About Aspergers Syndrome by Renato Weckenborg

Renato Weckenborg — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:42:00 +0000

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Comment on Searching for a Parents ADHD Support Group? by helpnout

helpnout — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:03:59 +0000

C.H.A.D.D. ADD/ADHD Support Group: Meets second Tuesday of each month at Peninsula Bible Fellowship in Silverdale from 7 – 8:30 pm. For more information call Lynn (360) 779-5362 or Kerry (360) 697-3922 or email kitsap@chadd.net.
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Comment on Is there a way to diagnose mild autism/mild asbergers or is it by actions like adhd? by Kathryn H

Kathryn H — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:54:59 +0000

I agree with Merrik, but as an adult with ADD, I thought I’d chip in my two cents.

Something that helped me a lot was finding an occupational therapist who could help me learn how to do things my way instead of trying to do them in non-ADD ways and failing. There is a book I recommend called "Learning Outside the Lines" written by two guys with ADD who figured out a lot of ways to learn stuff and get things done.

Having ADD can mess up your social ability if you miss social cues, lose track of conversations, forget names, or interrupt. Kids are pretty merciless about excluding people who are "different" and if you feel bad about being "different" and/or doing badly in school, it’s hard to have good self esteem and be perky.

It would definitely be worthwhile to get a proper assessment (although now that you’re out of school, it’s going to be expensive) if you want to get a more definite idea of your shortcomings. An evaluation may also point out strengths you hadn’t really thought about, and that always feels good!

http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Outside-Lines-Students-Disabilities/dp/068486598X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-2779321-9540834?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194687126&sr=8-1
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Comment on Is there a way to diagnose mild autism/mild asbergers or is it by actions like adhd? by REJOYCE

REJOYCE — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:41:59 +0000

Hi, you recognize yourself you have limits on what you cannot do. Do you realize all the things you can do? You come across as very intelligent by recognizing aspects of your life that does not come easily. Please may I encourage you by sharing, I was not supposed to be worth anything by doctors for many years. I was looked upon as a hopeless case. I proved them wrong by not excepting this negativity and now I am doing media work, I speak in front of 100’s of people. I am a director in a company. I have a book soon to be published. I’m off to America next year to speak on Recovery. I have a friend who helps aspergers and autism by natural healing methods and it has been amazing to see their progress. Do not except the limitations you are being given. I know from your write up you have a lot to give, so do not give up on yourself. Make yourself be with people, it will be hard at first to feel accepted. Yet it comes when they know the real you. Real friends will stick by you, friends who cast you aside after a while are people not worrying about. Rejection is painful, but it is a part of life we all have to face. The important point is when you realize your own self worth, others will then see it. I wish you all the best my friend.
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Comment on Is there a way to diagnose mild autism/mild asbergers or is it by actions like adhd? by Merrik N

Merrik N — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:26:59 +0000

Yes, there are tests as well as behavioral observations in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders. A key feature is often recognition of social cues and lack of appropriate social behaviour. OCD… there is an overlap with autism spectrum as both can exibit obsessive behaviour, but it tends to be more rigid scheduals and motions with autism disorders vs behavior tied to thoughts with OCD.. ie a fear of germs harming you leads to obsessive washing. ADD, or more correctly ADHD regardless of if you have a hyperactive component does sound the most possibly if you were failing due to inability to maintain attention, or acting out for similar reasons. Bipolar… I very much doubt it. You would see some definate polarized behavior extremes and you mention none of those. You may also suffer from a learning disorder. You doctor is the best person to ask though
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Comment on Is there a way to diagnose mild autism/mild asbergers or is it by actions like adhd? by peaches

peaches — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:44:59 +0000

test scores and observation, similar those two ways
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Comment on Is there a way to diagnose mild autism/mild asbergers or is it by actions like adhd? by jacqueline

jacqueline — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:18:59 +0000

my thought are: if u want a professional opinion u go to a professional. also i had been working with autistic children and got some courses plus to my master degree in philosophy. so anyway, if a person is autistic a person stays in his/her own world and prefers his/her company. also autism doesn’t affect intelectual abilities. so u being autistic can’t be an excuse for failing in studies. to me u don’t sound autistic at all. also those people never smile. they don’t knwo how. and they do not have any emotional feelings whatsoever. u having add says the opposite. but i am educated only to teach them, not to diagnose them. so u want a diagnose – go to school shrink.
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Comment on Do i have a learning disability or ADHD or maybe something else? ? by catywhumpass

catywhumpass — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:34:59 +0000

First and foremost it is very obvious from your ability to write well and your use of language that you are a very Intelligent person. There are so many possibilities that could explain the reason you are currently struggling, and I have no doubt that this problem will resolve itself once you decide to have confidence in yourself. I wonder if you are making your brain and emotions go into overload from stress. I would suggest that you research some different study methods that will make you feel more organized. I think the best advise I can offer you is to make sure that you make time for fun, time off, just time for you! Maybe this way you can allow yourself to unwind and re-engergize. Best of luck to you, I am sure you have a bright and rewarding future ahead.
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Comment on Do i have a learning disability or ADHD or maybe something else? ? by Gomez

Gomez — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:52:59 +0000

First of all, start loving your self. never ever think of hurting yourself ….

Everything is there in your mind set..
if you think you loose, you loose.
If you think you win , you win….
just study your subjects with interest, don’t worry about grades when you start to study. Believe me when you do some thing with interest the results are quite amazing. Gradually you will find your grades increasing and you will be the best in your class. All the best….
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Comment on Do i have a learning disability or ADHD or maybe something else? ? by Steven Keith

Steven Keith — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:22:59 +0000

You’re being pretty hard on yourself. Relax, and tell your mother exactly what you just wrote here.

She will help you out with your situation, I guarantee…

Good Luck!
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