We’ve all heard of common mental conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. We may also have knowledge of less mainstream disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, borderline personality disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. ...
” They’re looking for company, safety and acceptance to give them a sense of confidence. Those who have friends may have a lower tendency towards depression. However, many with AS who experience social anxiety or lack social skills in joining, starting, and maintaining friendships don’t ...
The most important thing to remember, whether dealing with a child with Asperger’s or just one with some quirky behaviors, is to proceed with patience and caution. If you are concerned about your child or a child you care for, don’t rush to label him or her, and before doing anything...
” They’re looking for company, safety and acceptance to give them a sense of confidence. Those who have friends may have a lower tendency towards depression. However, many with AS who experience social anxiety or lack social skills in joining, starting, and maintaining friendships don’t ...
or processes that were sort of outside of my control, yet I was still attempting to manage tightly, such as: anxiety, that feeling of standing out, the automatic mimicry, super productivity rush followed by super crush etc. It came with a subtle sense of relief and appreciation, looking ...
ADHD, sensory disorders, back injuries, blindness, autism, paraplegic and quadraplegia, depression, and anxiety are some of the conditions that qualify someone to work at Peckham. Since Peckham opened here, many of these employees have become independent, bought their own houses or rented an apart...
Pharmacotherapy has predominantly been used to target problematic symptoms of maladaptive behavior, such as aggression, or comorbid disorders that occur with the syndrome such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or depression. Additionally, most clinical research in this area has focused on...
Asperger's disorder and higher functioning autism: Same or different? This chapter describes the Asperger's disorder and higher functioning. Asperger's disorder or, as it is more commonly known, Asperger's syndrome (AS), is a chronic developmental disorder that resembles autism in the extent and...
like it set me into a free fall. I became severely depressed. I feel annoyed by pretty much everything my husband does. I have withdrawn socially. Thinking about birthdays or holidays just gives me terrible anxiety. I just want to cry. Buying gifts for people is so overwhelming. I hate ...
Even though there are differences between AS and HFA, children on the spectrum who have either diagnosis share some challenges, including being more prone to anxiety and depression, especially during early teen years. Early intervention is key. A diagnosis of autism can be very different from one...