Conditions that Exist with Autism or Asperger's

Page 1 of 1 [ 4 posts ] 

tasha1011
Butterfly
Butterfly

User avatar

Joined: 13 Nov 2010
Gender: Female
Posts: 15

20 Nov 2010, 7:50 pm

Comorbidity is when a condition exists with a primary condition. Many children with autism or Asperger's have other conditions.

I wrote an article that examines these other conditions that tend to exist with autism or Asperger's Disorder. You can read it at

www.suite101.com/content/conditions-tha ... z15sCq0cWX



pensieve
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 18 Nov 2008
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Posts: 8,204
Location: Sydney, Australia

21 Nov 2010, 1:58 am

Good article. It's hard to convince people you have a co-morbid condition.

However, in regard to ADHD - Hyperactive

Quote:
They often break the rules at home and at school.

I think you should explain that they're not doing that just to be naughty. I have hyperactive days (I'm combined) and I don't seem to have much emotional understanding towards others. It's like my own reasoning is gone and I'll just do things without thinking. Say things without caring.
For kids impulse control would be a lot harder.


_________________
My band photography blog - http://lostthroughthelens.wordpress.com/
My personal blog - http://helptheywantmetosocialise.wordpress.com/


ThomasL
Pileated woodpecker
Pileated woodpecker

User avatar

Joined: 3 Sep 2010
Gender: Male
Posts: 188

21 Nov 2010, 6:32 am

How is it possible that depression isn't listed? I would think there would be a high co-morbidity...



CockneyRebel
Veteran
Veteran

User avatar

Joined: 17 Jul 2004
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Posts: 113,289
Location: Stalag 13

21 Nov 2010, 7:21 am

ThomasL wrote:
How is it possible that depression isn't listed? I would think there would be a high co-morbidity...


Especially with the crap that we get handed to us on a paper platter.


_________________
Who wants to adopt a Sweet Pea?