| Though we have known about Autism for a while | | | | Disorder). They probably find that even though |
| now, much of it is still misunderstood. The classic | | | | they can socialize some, they would rather be |
| form of autism has been known for quite some | | | | alone. |
| time, and when someone has it, it is rather | | | | An adult with autism can display many traits that |
| obvious. However, the higher functioning type of | | | | others use to label them as different. These are |
| autism known as Asperger's is a something that | | | | mostly related to their socialization skills. They |
| the medical community is just now learning a lot | | | | often don't understand humor or double meanings |
| about. It was not understood for a long time, and | | | | very well. They often talk about inappropriate |
| was often misdiagnosed. Since this condition has | | | | topics, and repeat themselves quite a lot. They |
| not been historically recognized by the medical | | | | may have nervous tics, and have problems with |
| community for a long time, the question seems | | | | eye contact. They are also very exacting, but |
| to be, "Can adults be diagnosed with autism?" | | | | have problems with motor skills and are |
| The answer to that question is yes. However, this | | | | considered to be clumsy. They also have severe |
| can be hard. There are some doctors who do not | | | | anxiety that bubbles away and surfaces |
| really think that Asperger's is a real condition, or | | | | frequently. |
| they simply do not have the knowledge they | | | | If you or someone you know has problems such |
| need to diagnose a child or an adult. Generally | | | | as these, there may be a chance that they have |
| speaking, those with high functioning autism can | | | | a form of Autism. Someone who suspects they |
| slip under the radar. Parents might not think there | | | | might have this condition might feel better if they |
| is anything wrong other than their child is a little | | | | are properly diagnosed, and it might help those |
| different. They chalk this up to personality and | | | | around them understand them a lot better. There |
| don't consider there might be something else | | | | are some websites that offer tests a person can |
| going on. | | | | take online, and there are resources for choosing |
| Because high functioning patients with autism | | | | a doctor. |
| often blend in rather well, they might go | | | | The first stop might be to go talk to someone. If |
| undetected for a very long time. Others in their | | | | a doctor will not take the query seriously, it is |
| life might think they are a little odd, and may find | | | | time to move on to another doctor until one is |
| them to be shy or socially awkward. Otherwise, | | | | found who will help. Once diagnosed, there are |
| they are intelligent and independent, and seem | | | | many groups that offer support and help for |
| much like anyone else. They are probably going | | | | those struggling with autism. Can adults be |
| through their own personal trials however, and | | | | diagnosed with autism? Certainly. Do they have a |
| may be diagnosed with different mental conditions | | | | hard time finding a doctor that will listen? |
| like depression or OCD (Obsessive Compulsive | | | | Sometimes, but it's worth persevering. |