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aspiemom1
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 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject: Newbie with some questions |
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Okay so I'm not exactly new, but I haven't posted much. Anyways, here are some basics.
I'm 32 yrs old, single mom of 2 boys (older is a dx'd aspie, younger is mostly NT with sensory issues). My son was dx'd almost 2 years ago, and it has been said that I'm obsessed with learning everything I can about Asperger's. (who can blame me, as I want to help my son). The more I read the more I see both of us in the descriptions, though to differing degrees in some symptoms. I have been previously dx'd with PTSD (done by the va, and rated higher than most military members from Vietnam, exception being special forces members from that era), severe Panic Anxiety Disorder, Severe clinical depression. I have been called hyper all my life, as well as odd. I have never cared at all about what is "in fashion" or what is "hip". I would really love to have friends, but I have 1 true friend that I have known since I was 8. I do not understand most females at all. My emotions are very atypical. I find at times that I have to keep from smiling in sad situations, or that I have to keep from crying for no reason at a happy time. I am affectionate, but many times at innappropriate times/places etc. I don't like being touched though unless I initiate it. During my divorce my lawyer and the judge agreed that I was extremely black and white in my thinking, and that gray areas were out of my ability to handle. I hate social situations (PAD). I have massive panic attacks going to work and when my kids are with their dad. I am extremely dependent on my routines (helps my son immensely). I have mini meltdowns. I'm distractable. I love my topics of interest, though they change as I find something new that sparks and interest, causing an all out obsession to get every bit of info I can on the topic. I have always scored in the 99th% or higher on Achievement tests and my IQ was 158 with 140 being genius level (when I was in 5th grade). I have tactile, auditory, and visual sensitivities and some olfactory as well. I hate tags in shirts/clothes. The seam on my socks has to be in the correct place. I cannot wear tight clothes. I hate skirts/dresses (actually started removing them and changing at 18 months old). I have a great memory though not for anything I do not wish to remember. I see pictures when I think (full color ones). And finally (at least I think) I took the rdos test to see what it said and:
Your Aspie score: 185 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 16 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie
So first, how accurate is this test? From my long winded, winding description, does it sound like I might actually be on the right track thinking I might be an aspie too? Does it do any good for an adult to be dx'd?
I have always felt odd/different. This would explain at least in part some of that. Thanks for your time. If anyone has any suggestions/thoughts please respond or pm me. |
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Tim_Tex
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Welcome to WP!
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pakled
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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well, it's often thought that AS is hereditary, but usually through the male line. This is a nice place to hang out, and you can get help through posts, up to the Haven, Parents discussion (but you've said you've been here awhile, so maybe you've lurked by these places).
you're in the company of like-minded people, so welcome. |
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gbollard
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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How accurate is the test...
VERY accurate.
The creator of the test follows DSM IV and indeed posts on here occasionally.
I find that the best indicator is the shape of the graph... mine can be seen at...
http://life-with-aspergers.blogspot.com/2007/12/re-doing-aspie-quiz.html
All aspies seem to have a similar shaped graph, though many go further south than mine (look a bit more fan-shaped).
Your message touched on a lot of the aspie criteria and I suspect that if someone sat down with DSM IV and went through the criteria, you would easily meet it.
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asplanet
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Hi welcome aspiemom1
I also have to boys one age 14 diagnosed aspergers/NVL and the other age 10 so far sensory issues... you sound very much like me and could be on the autism spectrum. I am diagnosed with aspergers and other associated conditions, some of these threads may help you decide:
Making Sense - http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83&Itemid=129
Raising Awareness of Aspergers Syndrome:
http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=67
Most of us are self diagnosed at first and then its finding a professional who understands and can diagnose us. So before being diagnosed, write down as much information as you can will really help, back to when you were a child. As we get older we learn to change and adapt, does not mean we do not still have those differences, but often have to keep or learn to conceal them.
This lists may help for a start:
My list of Characteristics of Children to Adolescences AS symptoms
http://asplanet.info/forum/index.php?topic=161.0
AS Symtoms (Full Official Criteria):
http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=63
ASNZ - ASD Diagnosis, tests, Being an Autistics Friend....
http://asplanet.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=132
Please feel free to contact me any time as know what a lonely journey it can seem, when the only ones who really understand is the aspie / autie community...
As for Quote pakled"it's often thought that AS is hereditary, but usually through the male line." I agree it often seems to be hereditary, but do not agree usually through the male line!
Autism Research Centre - Cambridge University (UK) http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc/default.asp
Research Autism (UK) http://www.researchautism.net/pages/welcome/home.ikml
Hope you find some of this information helpful, regards Alyson
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Nice to meet you, aspiemom1.  
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aspiemom1
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| Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Nice to meet all of you. And thank you for the welcomes and well wishes. I will post a copy of my graph for the quiz as soon as I can.
Anyways, I do have to say that it does make more sense as to why I understand (mostly) my aspie son, and no one else really "gets" him. My mother certainly doesn't get it, and tries to "teach" him how to do everything the "right" way, but it constantly breaks his spirit. He knows he has issues, but I never have stopped his stimming or his incesant talking about his topics. I actually encourage the later, and at times the former as well. But looking back my mom always did that with me too. She has never understood me. She is very close with my younger sister, but has always pushed me away. To make things worse, we currently live with her, so its a daily struggle. Anyways, I will add my various im programs to my profile, if anyone wants to chat. |
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aspiemom1
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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okay so I think I may have posted enough now to add the graph.
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gbollard
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Pandora
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, certainly more so than mine and I have a diagnosis.
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aspiemom1
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for the responses. I know that some/most of you are not doctors, but I actually value your opinions more as you live with this everyday and have far more knowledge than most docs do. so thank you for confirming my suspicions.
I was not completely surprised to see my scores on this test. When I initially started trying to find out what was going on with my son (when he was a year old) I came across the term spirited child. Not only my aspie son, but my younger son and myself and my sister all clearly fell into the "highly spirited" category. Though my younger son has shadow traits, as does my sister. My older son and I click on a level that no one understands. I just know why he hates tags in his clothes, or why certain foods make him gag not from taste but from texture. I understand why he hates writing and holding a pencil, and would much prefer to type. I understand his compulsive interests and actually combine them with my own interests to further engage him in learning. I understand why he so wants to be friends, but why it is so hard for him to actually have "good" friends. I understand why school is extremely boring, and that extra work at home in his better subjects is a delight. I understand how he thinks in pictures and can encourage him to broaden that gift. |
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