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Where do I start and focus on Asperger experts?
Where To Start & What To Focus On – Asperger Experts. Holding them accountable, enforcing your boundaries and staying sane during the process. The roadmap to successfully launching and becoming an independent, thriving adult. What to do about shutdown, overwhelm, anxiety & stagnation.
What are the strengths of Aspergers?
Average to very high intelligence. Good verbal skills; rich vocabulary. Ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information, especially about topics of special interest. Ability to think in visual images.
What is defense mode?
This metaphor is an excellent illustration of what we hear at Asperger Experts call Defense Mode. We define Defense Mode as a state of overwhelm in which someone with Asperger’s is scared, frustrated, or angry, as well as shut down and withdrawn.
Who can diagnose me with Aspergers?
How do you get a “formal” diagnosis of Asperger/Autism spectrum difference (ASD)? Many individuals pursue neuropsychological testing with a neuropsychologist (PhD) or a psychiatrist (MD). As a result of this testing, it may be determined that the individual has ASD, something related to ASD, or something different.
Are Aspergers people honest?
People with Aspergers have average or higher than average IQ. Honesty and loyalty – People with Asperger type personalities tend to demonstrate these valued and appreciated qualities to a high degree, but Aspies are also known for being very direct (blunt even) and speaking their mind.
How do you respond to a defensive person?
Here are several steps that can help you become more emotionally intelligent when dealing with defensive people:
- Refrain from reacting defensively.
- Shift your focus to the other person.
- Ask questions until you understand them.
- Move toward a resolution.
When someone gets defensive Are they lying?
Simply put, if the person seems to be over-explaining their situation and is angered by your questions, they could have something to hide. On the other hand, experts are quick to point out that when someone is defensive, it isn’t always a sign that they’re lying.
What causes extreme defensiveness?
Summary: Research has shown that defensiveness in response to wrongdoing is exacerbated by making the wrong doer feel like they’re an outcast. Defensive behaviours are common responses when people feel personally attacked but can undermine our ability to identify problems and find solutions.