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“I have a 19 y.o. son with high functioning autism. I am curious how he will do out in the world as an adult. How well do people with the condition truly 'function' when they actually have to fend for themselves?” One of the most interesting and useful sources of data on outcome derives indirectly from observing those parents of kids with High-Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s (AS) who themselves appear to be somewhere on the autism spectrum. From these observations, it is clear that HFA does not preclude the potential for a more "typical" adult life. These grown-ups will often gravitate to a job or profession that relates to their own areas of special interest, sometimes becoming very proficient. Many young people with HFA and AS are able to successfully complete college – and even graduate school. However, in most cases, they will continue to demonstrate (at least to some extent) subtle differences compared to “typical” adults. For example: Many find their way to psychiatrists and other mental health providers where the true, developmental nature of their problems may go unrecognized or misdiagnosed. Their rigidity of style and idiosyncratic perspective on the world can make interactions difficult, both in and out of the family. There is a risk for mood problems (e.g., depression, anxiety). They can be challenged by the social and emotional demands of marriage, although many do marry. They may exhibit significant differences in social interactions. It is estimated that 30-50% of all grown-ups with HFA or AS are never evaluated or correctly diagnosed. These individuals are simply viewed by others as "different" or “odd.” I’ve counseled many young adults that I believe fall into this category, yet I’m frequently amazed by how many of them have been able to capitalize on their strengths (usually with support from family) to achieve a high level of functioning, both personally and professionally. In fact, some of these high-functioning men and women represent a unique resource for society in general, having the single-mindedness and consuming interest to advance our knowledge in various areas of engineering and science (just to name a couple). ==> Launching Adult Children with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance

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An adult Asperger's checklist is a good starting place if Asperger's syndrome is suspected in older people. This Bright Hub article includes a checklist of the three main symptoms groups of Asperger's symptoms.

A humorous look at Aspergers. Englebert updated this blog post in 2021 here.by Englebert LauWhat are the top 10 signs you have Asperger’s Syndrome?1) You have inflexible routines Girl: “Let’s go watch a movie tonight.” Guy: “I can’t, I have to play hockey.” Girl: “You play hockey every Friday night. Why can’t you change your routine?” Guy: “Good habits are important. Do you know what happens if I skip hockey to watch a movie tonight? Next week, I’ll skip hockey because you want to go shopping. The week after that, I’ll have to skip hockey because you want to paint pottery. After years of no exercise, I’ll die early and overweight. Is that what you want?” Girl: “Oh my god, you’re crazy.”2) You have trouble displaying emotion [Emotion #1: happy] Girl: “Oh my god, you just won the lotto. Why don’t you look happy?” Guy: “I am happy. I can pay off my mortgage faster. Look, I’m smiling. Doesn’t that mean I’m happy?” [Emotion #2: sad] Girl: “I’m sorry to hear that Calgary lost to Toronto. Are you okay?” Guy: “I’m sad. Look, I’m not smiling. Doesn’t that prove I’m sad?” [Emotion #3: angry] Girl: “I’m so sorry that I broke your Batman DVD.” Guy: “I’m angry. Do I need to snap one of your shoes in half to prove that I’m upset?”3) You have trouble figuring what is appropriate in social situations Guy: [Gives flimsy hug] Girl: “Why is your hug so weak? Are you afraid of women?” Guy: [Gives firm hug] Girl: “Why are you squeezing me so tightly? Stop choking me, you weirdo!”4) You lack empathy Girl: [Crying] Guy: “What’s wrong?” Girl: “My boyfriend just dumped me.” Guy: “Would you like a Kleenex?” Girl: “What’s wrong with you? Haven’t you ever loved someone for years, then watched them walk away and then rip out your heart? Why can’t you show any emotion?” Guy: “But I’m having a good day. The Calgary Flames won the hockey game. Why do I have to pretend that I’m sad just to make you feel better?”5) You know way too much information about a single topic Girl: “What’s the name of the girl who plays Daenerys on Game of Thrones?” Guy: “Emilia Clarke.” Girl: “How old is she?” Guy: “She’s 28, born on May 1st, 1987.” Girl: “Who is she going out with?” Guy: “She broke up with Seth MacFarlane in March 2013.” Girl: “Why do you know this stuff?6) You have trouble figuring out when to lie Girl: “Does this dress make me look fat?” Guy: “Yes.” Girl: “What the hell is wrong with you?” [Throws shoe at guy] Guy: “Do you want me to lie, or tell the truth? It’s one or the other. You can’t have both!”7) You have trouble describing basic emotions Girl: “So how would you describe yourself when you’re angry?” Guy: “I change the pitch of my voice. People who yell are usually upset.” Girl: “But at a hockey game, if the Flames score a goal, people yell because they’re happy.” Guy: “Emotions are unreliable. Why do you always ask how I feel? Why can’t you focus on reliable information, like facts?” Girl: “You’re weird. You’re an emotionless robot.”8) You care way too much about organizing stuff Girl: [Puts DVD back on shelf] Guy: “What the hell are you doing?” Girl: “I’m putting your Batman Blu-Ray back on your shelf. What’s your problem?” Guy: “Did you go to kindergarten? Alphabetical order is “A”, then “B”, then “C”. You almost put Batman on my shelf after Community. Good lord. How can I find a DVD when you’re messing up my stuff?” Girl: “Dude, relax. It’s just a Blu-Ray. It’s no big deal.” Guy: “Sure. Just like the alphabet and kindergarten are no big deal. Without kindergarten, we wouldn’t be able to have this conversation!”9) You have trouble understanding other people’s emotions Girl: “Wasn’t Romeo and Juliet the best story every written? Didn’t the story make you feel really sad?” Guy: “I didn’t feel anything. All I learned from Romeo and Juliet is that it’s important to develop technology.” Girl: “What’s wrong with you? Romeo and Juliet both gave up their lives because they were in love. They made the ultimate sacrifice for each other!” Guy: “Can you imagine if they lived in 2015? All they had to do was send each other one lousy text message. Bam! Problem solved. No one had to die.” Girl: “Oh my god. You’re an emotionless robot who doesn’t understand romance.” Guy: “Hey, it’s not my fault that they didn’t invent cell phones in the Middle Ages.”10) You need other people to provide clear schedules and expectations Girl: “We should hang out some time.” Guy: “What does that mean? What day do you want to hang out? How long do you want to hang out? What do you want to do? Can you be more specific? What does hanging out mean? Does that mean doing something that you want to do? Do I have to hang out with new people, which will cause me to analyze what is acceptable social behaviour, which changes from one person to the next person? Why can’t you define anything clearly?” Girl: [Sighs] * * *Englebert Lau was diagnosed with a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 30. The majority of Englebert’s professional career has been working in Information Technology as a Business Analyst. Englebert created http://www.hitchhikeraspie.com. The purpose of this website is to share a light-hearted perspective on Asperger’s Syndrome. Englebert would like to increase exposure about Asperger’s Syndrome for a wide range of people, by providing examples of how it affects his everyday life. Englebert loves TV series and movies, especially the HBO Game of Thrones series.Artwork: Debbie Denenburg - Giant Purple PlanetNote:The Art of Autism realizes many people come to this page with the questions, Do I have Autism? or, Do I have Aspergers? We recommend diagnosis by a professional. However, there are a couple of popular online quizzes that may give you an indication if you might be on the spectrum: The Aspie Quiz Autism Spectrum Quotient online testSee also: Top Ten Signs a Girl is Bored by Englebert Lau Females and Aspergers: A Checklist by Samantha

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This list is meant as a springboard for discussion and more awareness into the female experience with autism.By Samantha CraftFemales with Autism: An Unofficial ListSection A: Deep Thinkers A deep thinker A prolific writer drawn to poetry *Highly intelligent Sees things at multiple levels, including her own thinking processes Analyzes existence, the meaning of life, and everything, continually Serious and matter-of-fact in nature Doesn’t take things for granted Doesn’t simplify Everything is complex Often gets lost in own thoughts and “checks out” (blank stare)Section B: Innocent Naïve Honest Experiences trouble with lying Finds it difficult to understand manipulation and disloyalty Finds it difficult to understand vindictive behavior and retaliation Easily fooled and conned Feelings of confusion and being overwhelmed Feelings of being misplaced and/or from another planet Feelings of isolation Abused or taken advantage of as a child but didn’t think to tell anyoneSection C: Escape and Friendship Survives overwhelming emotions and senses by escaping in thought or action Escapes regularly through fixations, obsessions, and over-interest in subjects Escapes routinely through imagination, fantasy, and daydreaming Escapes through mental processing Escapes through the rhythm of words Philosophizes, continually Had imaginary friends in youth Imitates people on television or in movies Treated friends as “pawns” in youth; e.g., friends were “students” “consumers” “members” Makes friends with older or younger females more so than friends her age (often in young adulthood) Imitates friends or peers in style, dress, attitude, interests, and manner (sometimes speech) Obsessively collects and organizes objects Mastered imitation Escapes by playing the same music over and over Escapes through a relationship (imagined or real) Numbers bring ease (could be numbers associated with patterns, calculations, lists, time and/or personification) Escapes through counting, categorizing, organizing, rearranging Escapes into other rooms at parties Cannot relax or rest without many thoughts Everything has a purposeSection D: Comorbid Attributes OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Sensory Issues (sight, sound, texture, smells, taste) (might have Synthesia) Generalized Anxiety Sense of pending danger or doom Feelings of polar extremes (depressed/over-joyed; inconsiderate/over-sensitive) Poor muscle tone, double-jointed, and/or lack in coordination (may have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and/or Hypotonia and/or POTS syndrome) Eating disorders, food obsessions, and/or worry about what is eaten Irritable bowel and/or intestinal issues Chronic fatigue and/or immune challenges Misdiagnosed or diagnosed with a mental illness Experiences multiple physical symptoms, perhaps labeled “hypochondriac” Questions place in the world Often drops small objects Wonders who she is and what is expected of her Searches for right and wrong Since puberty has had bouts of depression (may have PMDD) Flicks/rubs fingernails, picks scalp/skin, flaps hands, rubs hands together, tucks hands under or between legs, keeps closed fists, paces in circles, and/or clears throat oftenSection E: Social Interaction Friends have ended friendship suddenly (without female with AS understanding why) and/or difficult time making friends Tendency to overshare Spills intimate details to strangers Raised hand too much in class or didn’t participate in class Little impulse control with speaking when younger Monopolizes conversation at times Brings subject back to self Comes across at times as narcissistic and controlling (is not narcissistic) Shares in order to reach out Often sounds eager and over-zealous or apathetic and disinterested Holds a lot of thoughts, ideas, and feelings inside Feels as if she is attempting to communicate “correctly” Obsesses about the potentiality of a relationship with someone, particularly a love interest or feasible new friendship Confused by the rules of accurate eye contact, tone of voice, proximity of body, body stance, and posture in conversation Conversation are often exhausting Questions the actions and behaviors of self and others, continually Feels as if missing a conversation “gene” or thought-filter Trained self in social interactions through readings and studying of other people Visualizes and practices how she will act around others Practices/rehearses in mind what she will say to another before entering the room Difficulty filtering out background noise when talking to others Has a continuous dialogue in mind that tells her what to say and how to act when in a social situation Sense of humor sometimes seems quirky, odd, inappropriate, or different from others As a child it was hard to know when it was her turn to talk Finds norms of conversation confusing Finds unwritten and unspoken rules difficult to grasp, remember, and applySection F: Finds Refuge when Alone Feels extreme relief when she doesn’t have to go anywhere, talk to anyone, answer calls, or leave the house but at the same time will often harbor guilt for “hibernating” and not doing “what everyone else is doing” One visitor at the home may be perceived as a threat (this can even be a familiar family member) Knowing logically a house visitor is not a threat, but that doesn’t relieve the anxiety Feelings of dread about upcoming events and appointments on the calendar Knowing she has to leave the house causes anxiety from the moment she wakes up All the steps involved in leaving the house are overwhelming and exhausting to think about She prepares herself mentally for outings, excursions, meetings, and appointments, often days before a scheduled event OCD tendencies when it comes to concepts of time, being on time, tracking time, recording time, and managing time (could be carried over to money, as well) Questions next steps and movements, continually Sometimes feels as if she is on stage being watched and/or a sense of always having to act out the “right” steps, even when she is home alone Telling self the “right” words and/or positive self-talk (CBT) doesn’t typically alleviate anxiety. CBT may cause increased feelings of inadequacy. Knowing she is staying home all day brings great peace of mind Requires a large amount of down time or alone time Feels guilty after spending a lot of time on a special interest Uncomfortable in public locker rooms, bathrooms, and/or dressing rooms Dislikes being in a crowded mall, crowded gym, and/or crowded theaterSection G: Sensitive Sensitive to sounds, textures, temperature, and/or smells when trying to sleep Adjusts bedclothes, bedding, and/or environment in an attempt to find comfort Dreams are anxiety-ridden, vivid, complex, and/or precognitive in nature Highly intuitive to others’ feelings Highly empathetic, sometimes to the point of confusion Takes criticism to heart Longs to be seen, heard, and understood Questions if she is a “normal” person Highly susceptible to outsiders’ viewpoints and opinions At times adapts her view of life or actions based on others’ opinions or words Recognizes own limitations in many areas daily, if not hourly Becomes hurt when others question or doubt her work Views many things as an extension of self Fears others opinions, criticism, and judgment Dislikes words and events that hurt animals and people Collects or rescues animals (often in childhood) Huge compassion for suffering (sometimes for inanimate objects/personification) Sensitive to substances (environmental toxins, foods, alcohol, medication, hormones, etc.) Tries to help, offers unsolicited advice, or formalizes plans of action Questions life purpose and how to be a “better” person Seeks to understand abilities, skills, and/or giftsSection H: Sense of Self Feels trapped between wanting to be herself and wanting to fit in Imitates others without realizing it Suppresses true wishes (often in young adulthood) Exhibits codependent behaviors (often in young adulthood) Adapts self in order to avoid ridicule Rejects social norms and/or questions social norms Feelings of extreme isolation Feeling good about self takes a lot of effort and work Switches preferences based on environment and other people Switches behavior based on environment and other people Didn’t care about her hygiene, clothes, and appearance before teenage years and/or before someone else pointed these out to her “Freaks out” but doesn’t know why until later Young sounding voice Trouble recognizing what she looks like and/or has occurrences of slight prosopagnosia (difficulty recognizing or remembering faces) Feels significantly younger on the inside than on the outside (perpetually twelve)Section I: Confusion Had a hard time learning that others are not always honest Feelings seem confusing, illogical, and unpredictable (self’s and others’) Confuses appointment times, numbers, and/or dates Expects that by acting a certain way certain results can be achieved, but realizes in dealing with emotions, those results don’t always manifest Spoke frankly and literally in youth Jokes go over the head Confused when others ostracize, shun, belittle, trick, and betray Trouble identifying feelings unless they are extreme Trouble with emotions of hate and dislike Feels sorry for someone who has persecuted or hurt her Personal feelings of anger, outrage, deep love, fear, giddiness, and anticipation seem to be easier to identify than emotions of joy, satisfaction, calmness, and serenity Difficulty recognizing how extreme emotions (outrage, deep love) will affect her and challenges transferring what has been learned about emotions from one situation to the next Situations and conversations sometimes perceived as black or white The middle spectrum of outcomes, events, and emotions is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood (all or nothing mentality) A small fight might signal the end of a relationship or collapse of world A small compliment might boost her into a state of blissSection J: Words, Numbers, and Patterns Likes to know word origins and/or origin of historical facts/root cause and foundation Confused when there is more than one meaning (or spelling) to a word High interest in songs and song lyrics Notices patterns frequently Remembers things in visual pictures Remembers exact details about someone’s life Has a remarkable memory for certain details Writes or creates to relieve anxiety Has certain “feelings” or emotions towards words and/or numbers Words and/or numbers bring a sense of comfort and peace, akin to a friendship(Optional) Executive Functioning & Motor Skills This area isn’t always as evident as other areas Simple tasks can cause extreme hardship Learning to drive a car or rounding the corner in a hallway can be troublesome New places offer their own set of challenges Anything that requires a reasonable amount of steps, dexterity, or know-how can rouse a sense of panic The thought of repairing, fixing, or locating something can cause anxiety Mundane tasks are avoided Cleaning self and home may seem insurmountable Many questions come to mind when setting about to do a task Might leave the house with mismatched socks, shirt buttoned incorrectly, and/or have dyslexia and/or dysgraphia A trip to the grocery store can be overwhelming Trouble copying dance steps, aerobic moves, or direction in a sports gym class Has a hard time finding certain objects in the house but remembers with exact clarity where other objects are; not being able to locate something or thinking about locating something can cause feelings of intense anxiety (object permanence challenges), even with something as simple as opening an envelopeThis unofficial checklist can be copied for therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, professors, teachers, and relatives, if Samantha Craft’s name and contact information remain on the print out. This list was created in 2012 and updated in May, 2016.Disclaimer: This is my opinion and based on my experience after 12 years of researching about autism and being officially diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. It is not meant to replace the DSM-V Autism Spectrum Disorder definition nor is this list meant to serve as an official diagnostic tool. Hundreds of women have used this list in conjunction with the DSM-IV or DSM-V and a professional mental health professional’s guidance. It is also based on 4.5 years of communicating almost daily with those that are diagnosed with autism and some that believe themselves to be on the spectrum. It is not all inclusive. Some will fit into categories and not be autistic/Asperian. This is meant as a springboard for discussion and more awareness into the female experience with autism.This is an unofficial checklist created by an adult female with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) who has a son with Asperger’s Syndrome. Samantha Craft has a Masters Degree in Education. Samantha Craft does not hold a doctorate in Psychiatry or Psychology. She has a life-credential as a result of being a female with Asperger’s Syndrome and being a parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome. She has created this list in an effort to assist health professionals in recognizing Asperger’s Syndrome in females—for in-depth information regarding females with AS refer to Craft’s book Everyday Aspergers.This post is courtesy of Samantha Craft. Her original post can be viewed here. Samantha Craft is author of the book Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum. Take a look inside Everyday Aspergers.Related Blog: Ten Ways to Help Your Autistic Loved OneTop Ten Signs You Have AspergersThe Art of Autism realizes many people come to this page with the questions, Do I have Autism? or Do I have Aspergers? We recommend diagnosis by a professional. There are a couple of popular online quizzes which will give you an indication if you are on the spectrum: The Aspie Quiz Autism Spectrum Quotient online testHeader Art Work: Artist

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