| In a world of "Autism Speaks" and Jenny | | | | time management and daily activities and find little |
| McCarthy, there seems to be a groundswell of | | | | patience for small talk, you might be an adult with |
| support for the children who are affected by | | | | Asperger's Syndrome. |
| autism and related disorders. And it is highly | | | | But, being an adult with Asperger's Syndrome isn't |
| overdue. When a child has a meltdown in the | | | | a death sentence! If you suspect that you have |
| middle of a store because he is overwhelmed by | | | | Asperger's Syndrome, find a psychologist who is |
| the fluorescent lights and the sounds, some "well | | | | well-versed with the DSM-IV. ASK! A good |
| meaning" woman doesn't come up to the mom | | | | psychologist will also help you with a career path |
| and say, "If that were my child, I'd give him a | | | | as well. Many adults with Asperger's Syndrome |
| swat on the behind!" | | | | can have productive careers. |
| People are finally beginning to understand our little | | | | A psychologist may also help in personal |
| ones!! | | | | relationships as well. People with Asperger's |
| However, in the world of Asperger's Adults, it is | | | | Syndrome want "normal" relationships, but |
| quite different. | | | | sometimes lack the emotional and verbal tools. A |
| Many adults with Asperger's Syndrome are only | | | | psychologist can help with social skills, teaching the |
| now being diagnosed and helped. If you have | | | | adult with Asperger's Syndrome that he or she is |
| problems in social situations (have difficulty making | | | | capable of building lasting relationships. Many |
| small talk) and feel overwhelmed when shopping in | | | | Asperger Adults will go on to marry and have |
| malls and grocery stores, and find it hard to | | | | children. |
| maintain eye contact with someone you are | | | | It is wonderful that autism and Asperger's |
| speaking with, you may be an adult with | | | | Syndrome have gotten notice lately. It is an |
| Asperger's Syndrome. If you are very passionate | | | | epidemic. 1 in 94 boys has it. However, there is an |
| about a particular subject (or two) and obsess | | | | adult population that is completely forgotten about. |
| about it, you may be an adult with Asperger's | | | | Teens, too. This population needs more support |
| Syndrome. If you struggle with your day to day | | | | and understanding. |