{"id":113,"date":"2019-11-14T11:57:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T11:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-03-24T14:16:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T14:16:30","slug":"asd-aspergers-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/asd-aspergers-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disability.&nbsp;ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder.&nbsp;<strong>Asperger&#8217;s syndrome<\/strong> is a form of ASD.&nbsp;If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you may notice how you communicate with others.&nbsp;You may also find it easier than others to focus on things that interest you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s is a form of autism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This text is about ASD \/ Asperger syndrome.&nbsp;ASD is a collective name for different types of autism.&nbsp;ASD \/ Asperger is a milder form of&nbsp;autism&nbsp;than an autistic syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASD &#8211; Asperger can show up in different ways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome can manifest in different ways for different people and the symptoms can be of varying severity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you probably recognize yourself in some of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some interests take up much of your time.<\/li><li>You have a very easy way to get involved in topics that interest you but feel resistant to receiving information when you are not interested.<\/li><li>It can be difficult to understand what others mean and how they feel unless they say it very clearly.<\/li><li>Some tasks that others do almost automatically, you may need to do more consciously and step by step.<\/li><li>You can easily get stressed if you need to do something that is new and unfamiliar to you.<\/li><li>It can be difficult to communicate with others and you are not always understood.&nbsp;You may need someone to clearly explain unwritten rules that exist when socializing with others.<\/li><li>Sometimes you end up with behaviors and routines that feel hard to break.<\/li><li>Your senses seem stronger than others, such as smells and tastes.&nbsp;You may find that the clothes are scratching or that some sounds are very disturbing or unpleasant.<\/li><li>You may have difficulty interpreting other people&#8217;s facial expressions and body language.&nbsp;Signals that indicate that someone wants to end a call, for example, are not always clear enough and you may not notice if the other person stops listening.<\/li><li>It probably doesn&#8217;t seem obvious to you to use social signals yourself, such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, and gestures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people with ASD \/ Asperger have a very large vocabulary, but it can be difficult to understand when a word is used figuratively or has multiple meanings.&nbsp;If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you may sometimes misunderstand jokes or imagery and interpret it literally.&nbsp;On the question &#8220;can you open the window?&#8221;&nbsp;you might answer &#8220;yes&#8221;, but missed that it was actually a call to you to open the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficult for social small talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult for a person who has ASD \/ Asperger to read other people&#8217;s feelings and, for example, notice if someone is sad.&nbsp;Many people with ASD \/ Asperger say exactly what they think, which others can sometimes perceive as hurtful, even if it was not intended at all.&nbsp;The social small talk that is sometimes expected can feel difficult or unnecessary to participate in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be difficult to make decisions or choose between different options, as it can be difficult to imagine what the choices mean.&nbsp;Things that others may appreciate, such as gifts and surprises, you may find most difficult.&nbsp;You may also dislike different kinds of changes and maybe extra stressed by things like train delays or having to stand in line for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have very easy to learn facts, such as learning many details or a whole text at the outside.&nbsp;Maybe you remember better than others what a place or a picture looked like.<br>It is common to have difficulty with motor skills.&nbsp;It often takes longer to learn to cycle or swim and team sports usually do not belong to the favorite jobs.&nbsp;But it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to understand more about ASD &#8211; <em>Asperger&#8217;s syndrome<\/em>, read about it.&nbsp;There are many books written by people who themselves have been diagnosed.&nbsp;They give a good insight into what life can be like for others in the same situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&#8220;In another way&#8221; by Paula Tilli, Sivart publishing company, 2013<\/li><li>&#8220;A real person&#8221; by Gunilla Gerland, Studentlitteratur AB, 2010<\/li><li>&#8220;Asperger&#8217;s Syndrome: Do I Really Have It?&#8221;&nbsp;by Gunnel Norr\u00f6, Dejavu publication, 2011<\/li><li>&#8220;Children, adolescents, and adults with Asperger&#8217;s syndrome: normal, genius, nerds?&#8221;&nbsp;by Christopher Gillberg, Student Literature, 2011&nbsp;<\/li><li>Infoteket, the county council in Uppsala county, has compiled a selection of books on Asperger&#8217;s syndrome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is life affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many who have ASD \/ Asperger live an independent and good life as adults.&nbsp;Some may need support in everyday life, such as helping to find strategies for planning everyday tasks, setting times and finding different environments.<br><br>How much trouble you experience depends largely on how your everyday life is adapted to your difficulties.&nbsp;With the right support from the surroundings, you may not experience any major problems.&nbsp;It is different from person to person how much support is needed.&nbsp;Some also have other neuropsychiatric disabilities, such as&nbsp;ADHD.&nbsp;Then there may be other difficulties, and more help is needed.&nbsp;It is also quite common for people with ASD \/ Asperger to have depression.&nbsp;Then you may need treatment for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>If you find it difficult to talk to and understand others, you can practice it in groups or on your own.<br><br>If your child has ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s, it is important that you are aware that other symptoms may also exist, such as impulsivity, sleep difficulties or food difficulties, for example, that the child eats very unilaterally.&nbsp;Children who have severe problems, such as self-injurious behavior, may experience even greater difficulties in puberty.&nbsp;Extra support may be needed from, for example,&nbsp;child and adolescent psychiatry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You and your child can also read and learn more about habilitation by following the\u00a0wonderful\u00a0character in the\u00a0\u00a0Wonder app.\u00a0The app is available for download to the phone or tablet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I make everyday life easier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you may prefer fixed routines, which means you don&#8217;t have to improvise as much.&nbsp;There are various tricks that you can use to make everyday life better.&nbsp;Try it out and see what is right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make it a habit to write down everything you need to do in a calendar, such as the one on your phone.<\/li><li>If you are going to a meeting, go to the dentist or something else, write on a note or on your mobile wherever you need to, when you have to leave home and about how long the meeting or visit should be.<\/li><li>Set up your phone so that you get a reminder and can prepare yourself well in advance.<\/li><li>Make a schedule when it comes to things like cleaning and laundry.&nbsp;It can be things like taking ten minutes to pick up every night or always washing on Sunday afternoons.<\/li><li>If you are easily stressed, it may be good to try some relaxation exercises.&nbsp;This also applies if you have trouble falling asleep in the evening.<\/li><li>If you have trouble sleeping, you can not drink coffee or tea containing <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">caffeine<\/a>.&nbsp;From the afternoon onwards you can drink evening tea or decaffeinated coffee instead.<\/li><li>Move.&nbsp;If you exercise, it is easier for the body to recover from stress.&nbsp;If you have not found any way to exercise that you like, you can take a quick walk each day instead.<\/li><li>Keep in mind that many things that people with asparagus find difficult, can be painful for others as well.&nbsp;Like coming in time to meetings or having just cleaned up at home.&nbsp;Some things may be more difficult just because you have ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s.&nbsp;But you are also a person with other characteristics than that of Asperger&#8217;s.<\/li><li>Please be kind to yourself.&nbsp;Try not to value everything you do, and how you are as a person.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Several causes of ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The causes of ASD &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Asperger&#8217;s syndrome<\/span> is not entirely known, but it is probably due to several things.&nbsp;The most common cause is that there is heredity, it is common for biological relatives to have similar personality traits.&nbsp;ASD \/ Asperger is not something you can handle yourself, nor is it due to psychosocial problems in childhood.<br>In connection with the diagnosis of ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome, an opportunity should be given for discussion with a doctor about the cause and the doctor will then decide whether a special medical examination is needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting&nbsp;an investigation, it is good to think about what benefit you have of a possible diagnosis.&nbsp;The investigation takes some time and energy.&nbsp;There may be benefits, for example, that you get an explanation for your difficulties.&nbsp;It can make you understand yourself better and gain a better understanding of the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children are diagnosed at school age.&nbsp;Although it may be noticed that a child of the preschool age functions differently than others, the signs are often not so clear until the school age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So the investigation goes on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no special medical test that can answer if you have asparagus.&nbsp;The study is conducted in much the same way for adults and children and is largely based on information about how the child, teenager or adult works \/ worked during preschool, school hours and &#8211; for adults &#8211; in adulthood.&nbsp;Investigating doctors and psychologists need to be informed about various abilities such as interaction and communication with others, behaviors and interests, learning, motor skills and concentration\/attention ability.&nbsp;In the case of children and adolescents, information is also obtained from teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to adults, you have interviewed yourself and someone who has known you when you were a doctor and\/or psychologist.\u00a0In some parts of the country, an occupational therapist or a curator may also participate.\u00a0The questions are about what symptoms you had as a child, how the development has looked and what difficulties you have as an adult.<br><br>The interviews are usually supplemented with questionnaires.\u00a0Sometimes you can do different tests to investigate, for example, different aspects of memory, concentration, and ability to plan.\u00a0The doctor also makes a medical and psychiatric assessment.\u00a0Many adults with autism spectrum disorders and even children and teenagers may have other problems, such as anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the investigation is completed, you will be given access to the result of both orally and in writing.&nbsp;It may be good to have someone you know when you know the outcome of the investigation.&nbsp;Here you can read more about how a neuropsychiatric investigation is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To be notified that you have ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different people react in different ways when they learn that they have ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s.&nbsp;In the teens, for example, it may feel hard to know that you have a functional difference because it is common to want to be like everyone else.&nbsp;If you are young and have ASD \/ Asperger, you can read the text ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome at&nbsp;UMO.se.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be a relief to get a diagnosis because it provides an explanation for the various difficulties that you have experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a diagnosis, it may be good to take the time to review the message and read about the difference in function and also talk to others about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right to apply for support according to LSS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a diagnosis within the autism spectrum, you are covered by special legislation, the&nbsp;LSS,&nbsp;which means the Law on Support and Service for Some Disabled People.&nbsp;It is a law of rights that will support people with disabilities to live as independent and good life as possible.&nbsp;You then have the right to apply for various support efforts from the municipality and from the county council&#8217;s habilitation.&nbsp;Through them, you can get help to find different ways of managing life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School, work-life and housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for you to live as well as possible, everyday life may need to be adapted to your needs.&nbsp;And people around, like family, friends, and workmates, may need to know what ASD \/ Asperger means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going to school and having asparagus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be good if classmates get information about ASD \/ Asperger.&nbsp;If you attend elementary or high school, you can sometimes avoid the requirement to achieve certain goals in school.&nbsp;This may be the case if, for example, you are unable to participate in group work or in discussions about a topic.&nbsp;If major changes are needed in the syllabus, it may mean that you cannot get a grade in the subject but receive written reviews instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some places, there are special high school programs for students with ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s.&nbsp;There are opportunities to extend high school time by one year if you need a slower pace.<br>Several public colleges have courses aimed at students with asparagus.&nbsp;You can learn practical things you need to cope with adulthood, such as cooking or planning the economy.&nbsp;Such a course can be good when moving from home and managing yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clarity facilitates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative, free tasks are often difficult for people with autism spectrum disorders.&nbsp;It can help if the teacher gives clear instructions on how the assignment should go.&nbsp;Some have difficulty taking oral instructions.&nbsp;They may not be able to perceive and process everything they hear.&nbsp;It usually works better with short and clear instructions, preferably also written or with pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone who has ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s is different.&nbsp;Free tasks can work well for someone, but not for anyone else.&nbsp;Some are very easy for most tasks in the classroom but have difficulty understanding the rules of the school playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many children, it is important to be prepared for what will happen during the school day.&nbsp;Class teacher, student assistant, or mentor can go through today&#8217;s schedule and describe in detail what the class should do during lessons.&nbsp;Younger children may need pictures that further clarify the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Here are examples of questions that can make life easier in school for those with ASD \/ Asperger:<\/li><li>What should I do now?<\/li><li>Where should I be?<\/li><li>Who should I be with?<\/li><li>How long will it last?<\/li><li>What will happen next?<\/li><li>What should I bring?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding the right job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, some companies have focused on hiring people with ASD \/ Asperger.&nbsp;The companies then take different needs into account when it comes to, for example, working hours and work management.&nbsp;They want to be able to use the special skills that some people with ASD \/ Asperger have, without making the same social demands that exist in many other workplaces.<br>Most people need to try their hand to find a job that they enjoy and can do well.&nbsp;If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you may need support to find a job that fits.<br>Some who have ASD \/ Asperger have unusually easy to handle tasks that, for example, require concentration and sharpness.&nbsp;It is good if you can get work tasks where such characteristics can be utilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a job, supervisors and workmates may need to be informed about what special needs you have.&nbsp;Sometimes the working hours may need to be adjusted, and the tasks are extra clear.<br>If you have ASD \/ Asperger, you may need more time and energy than others for the various tasks that everyday life consists of.&nbsp;It can also make you need more time to rest.&nbsp;For some, it may, therefore, be good to work part-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people with ASD &#8211; Asperger&#8217;s syndrome can live on their own when they move away from home.&nbsp;Some, but not all, need support at home with practical chores one or a few times a week.&nbsp;This is called housing support.<br>Some may need, for example, group housing and serviced accommodation.&nbsp;Then you live in your own apartment, but have access to support from staff in the same house.<br>It is the municipality that handles housing support and accommodation in group housing or service accommodation.&nbsp;Each municipality has a website where you can find information on how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about&nbsp;aids and housing adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Being close to someone with ASD &#8211; Asperger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with someone who has ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s can be different than living with someone who doesn&#8217;t have it.&nbsp;A person who has Asperger&#8217;s may have difficulty communicating, but at the same time would like to spend time with others and have close relationships.<br>A close relationship may require a lot of energy from someone with Asperger&#8217;s, partly because the person has difficulty interpreting other people&#8217;s moods and unspoken desires.&nbsp;As a relative, you may feel confused and misunderstood.<br><br>If you have lived near someone who has had ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s without knowing about it, a partner, friend or family member, you may have experienced that a diagnosis made it easier for you to understand and accept certain behaviors.&nbsp;That doesn&#8217;t mean you have to accept just about everything.&nbsp;Just as in any relationship, it is good to be clear, and for example, explain that you do not always want to listen to the other person&#8217;s \/ others&#8217; talk about their special interest.<br><br>The more you know about ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s, the easier it is to understand why the person is acting as they do in different situations.&nbsp;It can also be useful to share with others the experience of living with someone with ASD \/ Asperger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can read more about being&nbsp;close to children who are mentally ill&nbsp;and&nbsp;how it can be if an adult in your family does not feel well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASD \/ Asperger&#8217;s syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disability. 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