Do you know anyone on the autistic spectrum?

[Badgi]

considering it costs nothing, there are no possible side effects its within every ones capabilities and takes no realy effort its not really something to ignore and in all likleyhood avoliding these products would give you a healthier diet there is no reason not to try.... you also know within a few days weather it is going to make any difference..

also loads of people are intolerant to the those products and would benefit from avoiding them...

I don't now weather there is a direct link but loads of poeple write about it, I know two brothers who if they eat too much of the wrong products say if 'boggles their minds' (they are both on the spectrum) and our lad used to go very odd if he had too much...

no risk / no effort / no cost + possible benefit = give it a try...

I'm not saying it does or doesn't work, but, a GP/Consultant is not going to put false hope into someone mind, especially with no conclusive evidence to support.

There is no medical treatment for Autism/Asperges, the only thing that can be done is to understand the condition and help those affected by it learn how to deal with it and support them through life. Much like you would anyone else if they're having troubles.

 

[MissileMoose]

Very late reply sorry, I got diagnosed on the NHS by a professional.

Everybody has their own opinion, but sadly a lot of people are misinformed. No online or written test can determine if you have Aspergers, you need a specialist to see the "signs" that most people see-through in every day life. I am 15 in April for those who were curious.

 

[[TW]Fox]

I am 15 in April for those who were curious.

Then don't scaremonger people about the impact it might have on getting a job, because it probably makes no difference

If it was serious enough to adversely affect your employability it would do so regardless of whether you'd seen a doctor.

 

[MissileMoose]

Then don't scaremonger people about the impact it might have on getting a job, because it probably makes no difference

If it was serious enough to adversely affect your employability it would do so regardless of whether you'd seen a doctor.

If only you knew, one of the guys up the street from myself has aspergers. He's very highly qualified but been turned down unofficially because he's been diagnosed and it's on his CV. Countless other people are in the same position, but in my opinion you're better off not getting diagnosed if you're not going to get any support (IE: School).

Ignore me if you like, that's fine by me. Just trying to help, because that's one thing I've not had much of.

 

[Mr.Pink]

My son is Autistic. The diagnosis was achieved after two years of various visits to health care professionals and specialists.

As parents, it was fairly obvious by 18-24months that he had some sort of learning difficulty.

The only reason we needed the diagnosis, was so he could be given the appropriate support when he started in school, and so that we as parents knew how to best support & care for him.

 

[Vonhelmet]

If only you knew, one of the guys up the street from myself has aspergers. He's very highly qualified but been turned down unofficially because he's been diagnosed and it's on his CV. Countless other people are in the same position, but in my opinion you're better off not getting diagnosed if you're not going to get any support (IE: School).

Why the hell is it on his CV? It doesn't need to be.

If it's diagnosed, it can be defended. If it isn't diagnosed, it's meaningless.

 

[edscdk]

If only you knew, one of the guys up the street from myself has aspergers. He's very highly qualified but been turned down unofficially because he's been diagnosed and it's on his CV. Countless other people are in the same position, but in my opinion you're better off not getting diagnosed if you're not going to get any support (IE: School).

Ignore me if you like, that's fine by me. Just trying to help, because that's one thing I've not had much of.

well DONT put it on your CV then? if they are on the good end (I call it I dont know the correct term) the the boss will never know

He cannot be all that smart if he puts something that would stop him getting to an interview on his CV....?

Autistic = "Rain Man" for most people so if you insist on putting it on your CV then you may as well bin your CV and save yourself the cost of a stamp...

you dont have to keep it a secret, tell the boss at the 2nd interview, once they have seen / spoken to you its going to be no worse that telling him you have astma... (thats if you feel the need to say anything at all)

BTW anyone who has a statement can get stacks of cash when they go to uni for extra help..

 

[Abraham]

for a thread about spectrum disorders where pedantry and a need for correctness are common has nobody pointed out that it's social cues, not social queues, I presume that would be a line of people of descending social standing.

I've been interested for a while as to what the purpose in being diagnosed with a spectrum disorder (as an adult) might be, seeing as there is someone in this thread fighting to do just that, what good will come from it?

 

[Maccy]

Go to the doctor.