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How Do You Tell An Adult That You Think They May Have Asperger’s Syndrome?

26th April, 2009 - Posted by admin -

My husband and I highly suspect that my mother in law has Asperger’s syndrome. She was diagnosed with ADD as a child. She may really have ADD but she also shows several symptoms of AS too. Over the last 6 years I have observed her say and do many things that are socially rude, hurtful and judgmental. Because of this she has no close friends, strained friendships with myself, her coworkers and family members. She doesn’t look at you when you are talking to her, she does HOURS of book and online research about specific topics, she gets very anxious when routines change, she doen’t understand when people are losing intrest in what she is talking about. After she hurts/bothers/offends people she becomes very depressed and then the anxiety/depression cycle begins again. We love her and want to help her in any way we can but we don’t know how to approach this subject with her. Any ideas would help. We don’t want to embarrass or hurt her, we are just concerned! Thanks!