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How Is Asperger Syndrome Diagnosed?
- How is Asperger Syndrome Diagnosed?
- How is Asperger Syndrome Treated?
- Occupational Therapy for Asperger Syndrome
- Speech and Language Therapy for Asperger Syndrome
- Physiotherapy for Asperger Syndrome
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Early diagnosis and intervention of Asperger Syndrome is essential as many of the difficulties experienced can be alleviated by effective support and management.
If Asperger Syndrome is not diagnosed until adolescence, the individual will need to be supported to help understand the condition, how it may affect their life and providing strategies to help them cope.
Making a diagnosis can be difficult due to the fact the symptoms of Asperger Syndrome will vary greatly between individuals.
The typical route for obtaining a diagnosis is to visit a GP. They can then refer the patient on to other health professionals who will be able to make a formal diagnosis. Most frequently they will be psychiatrists or for children paediatricians.
In order to be diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, an individual must show at least two of the following problems:
- decreased impairment regarding non-verbal social cues - limited eye contact, unable to understand others body language
- failure to make friends
- inability to spontaneously share interests and enjoyment with other people
- lack of appropriate social and emotional responses to others
In addition, the individual must show one of the following behaviours:
- an abnormal and strong interest in one subject
- adherence to a strict set of routines and rules
- repetitive movements
- obsession in the parts or mechanics of objects
If you would like to arrange an assessment with one of our therapists please contact us by emailing office@asdclinic.co.uk or calling 03300 886 693.
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- Asperger Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Down's Syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hyperlexia
- Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- Rett Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorder