Are people with Aspergers always late?

Late Diagnosis for Asperger’s Syndrome is common. For many people with Asperger’s, a formal diagnosis may not come until they’re adults.

What age does Asperger’s become apparent?

Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of five and nine, with some diagnosed as early as age three.

How does an Asperger’s brain work?

Brain scans show that in most of us the amygdala, a center of emotion, is activated when we judge facial expressions. In people with Asperger’s syndrome, the area that lights up is the prefrontal cortex, a seat of judgment and planning.

Does Aspergers show up on a brain scan?

Tracking Brain Activity in Asperger’s Patients. Results of the functional and diffusion MRI scans showed that compared with people with no cognitive problems, people with Asperger’s syndrome: Have increased activation in the brain network that governs attention.

Can someone with Aspergers live independently?

Though some may need assistance, many adults live with Asperger’s syndrome independently. However, long-term planning by their family may be required.

Do Aspies need social breaks?

When an aspie is overwhelmed by what is going on around him or her it is sometimes not possible to keep interacting with people. Thus, aspies need social breaks from time to time and if at all possible they should be provided those breaks (given they are seeking one).

Does it matter if an Aspie likes patterns or chaos?

It doesn’t matter, so long as it makes sense to the aspie. Patterns bring clarity to chaos more than just about anything, and if you abstract the other 16 points on this post a bit, they are all funadamentaly about finding patterns and things that are familiar.

Why do Aspies like to live in familiar places?

All of these locations become familiar and are held with great fondness to an aspie. Sometimes when an aspie is put into a new or otherwise uncomfortable situation there will be some amount annoyance or even distress. The inverse is also true! Familiar places are a great source of comfort to an aspie

What do Aspies like to carry?

Having simple and/or consistent food is a nice and familiar. A considerable number of aspies carry items such as sunglasses, earbuds, headphones, and comfortable clothing because it provides help in loud, bright, or otherwise uncomfortable environments.