Guest guest Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I have a daughter who is 27. While she was diagnosed 22 years ago as a high functioning moderate autistic, those who first meet her think she is Aspergers. My husband is also Aspergers. I know so many people who are autistic/Asperger's that are also either bipolar or schizophrenic. My question is how many people on this list also have a child/spouse/family member/friend who has the same problem. I think it has to do with the anxiety so many on the spectrum deal with that it causes other problems. In my daughter's case they have had a hard time diagnosing her because she has some symptoms from one thing and some from another thing but not enough to really be considered as either. One of the biggest problems is that we can't seem to find a psychologist that deals with adults with autism and how mental illness effects it. I am waiting for the day when there are more doctors that understand adults with autism spectrum disorder and how anxiety and stress truly affects them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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