Aspergers Syndrome & Autism Spectrum Disorder

[AlphaFighter]

I thought i would ask some Doctors on PP who might be well versed on the topic.

I am a product of a first cousin marriage. I got the shock of my life where at the age of 31 years old, my family doctor sent me a medical report where he diagnosed me suffering from Autism Spectrum disorder and Asperger's Syndrome and that my parents who are both doctors out of love and over protection hid this from me all my life because they didn't want me to worry about it.

I don't know what to make of it. Whether this is a death sentence or whether this means that i am just destined to suffer a lower quality of life compared to other normal individuals. But my parents and people who know me always do complain that i am indeed one complicated individual and that it is hard work for me to get along with others and for others to get along with me.

I guess this is why i have always struggled when dealing with romantic situations all my life.

Anyways i am just curious from the medical community on PP with regards to what does this mean exactly.

 

[godzilla]

im not a doctor but i have some superficial experience of research into the spectrum. in my opinion it is a reality that affects people, but theres all kinds of things that affect people, some that are advantageous, some that are not. everyone has different aptitudes and tastes.

from my layman's perspective, i would encourage anyone close to me who was on the spectrum to essentially ignore it - it might affect them and their personality, but thats their particular permutation of character, and makes them no better or worse than anyone else. they might find inter-personal relations and communications more difficult than people not on the spectrum, but so what?

the only thing it might require special attention with is dietary restrictions and alternative learning methods, but other than that i would say someone on the spectrum should feel confident and happy that they are who they are, and that society ought to continue to promote widespread understanding of the condition.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Without going into details. Do not worry.

You have the mildest of disease so you are very very fortunate Alhamdoulillah.

Your Academic accomplishments and your communication skills confirm that.


Just do not marry any Cousin otherwise if she is Carrier than you would have risks of having full blown autistic child or children with a possibility of Bardet Biedl Symdrome aswell which is one of the worst possible generic diseases.

Even if you or your family are adamant on marrying in family than the girls genotyping pre marriage is a Must.


May Allah bless you. Aameen.

 

[Suleiman]

Wow man, sorry to hear this. Wish you all the best bro, I'm no medical expert and am not a fan of giving advice about something serious as this on an online forum, but it's good to get this off your chest I guess.

Insh'Allah it all works out for you.

 

[CricFan2012]

I know someone who is close that also has this. It isn't really doing any harm to you. if you look on the brightside, it has influenced your education and learning process.