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people with aspergers are incapable of showing afffection

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jenk1 · 09/09/2005 16:19

my sister is seeing a counsellor for various things.

When she mentioned about myself and DS having Aspergers and the possibility of it being in the family and could she have it this is what the counsellor said. "You definatly have not got aspergers or any form of autism because people with this condition are incapable of showing any affection"
i said WHAT
she said well my sister shows affection and her son does to an extent but the counsellor still said no.

I have told her to ask to see a professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist but dont know if she will it has taken her months to see a counsellor.

I just feel really mad, people are making diagnosis or misdiagnosing because they havent got the right training, IMO my sister is AS/ASD.

Just needed to rant-feel better now!

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MrsForgetMeNotFul · 13/09/2005 13:47

troutpout- brilliant!

I feel with my sons that when they look around them (especially my 11 yr old...)..that what he sees is NOT what I see.

He's the one you'd see walking into a crowded room...and he'd be gazing around at the ceiling...mouth dropped open...absorbing all the smells and sounds....but to the onlooker- he's be ignoring everyone.

at my mums 60th party...he was instructed to go round and take photoes of all the guests...and he has captured some fantastic moments that i believe demonstrate his 'different take on life'

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