Can the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome be overcome?

My doctor officially diagnosed me with PDD-NOS, but I think that was only because he thought that Asperger's requires delayed speech development.



And If I do not have full Asperger's, I think that I am at least borderline. I never had any friends growing up. I was always completely lost and confused around other kids. When I got home from school, the only thing I would do was sit in my bedroom floor and arrange my toys all afternoon and all night. As I got older, I would move from one all consuming obsession to another, just as long as I could be alone and not around other kids. I even got into chess for a few years. I would spend hours every single night sitting alone in my room, playing with my chess set and studying.



Even today I have no close friends, and I have such difficulty interacting with others. Its like I just can't understand them. Its like I can't read them.



But is there a chance of being able to learn how to get close to other people, even with PDD-NOS or Aspergers?Can the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome be overcome?
My Dear Friend,

Initially they diagnosed my twins with Aspergers but they didn't really fit that mold. One of my boys learned to play chess at the age of 3 and would be completely consumed with the skill. Both of them HAD to complete a task before moving on to a new project be it puzzles or math problems. The tragic thing about this diagnoses is that it is called the "lonely adult" disease. Eventually they moved my boys diagnoses to high functioning Autism. I have resolved myself that they may never become married or make any close friends. They have ZERO ability to develop and maintain friendships. It is like they are in a walnut shell among a sea of people. Thank God that they have each other and I am told that with their mathematical savant like skills they can indeed be productive members of society.



They are in intense physical therapy and this seems to help lessen their anxiety. Nothing as of yet has been able to sharpen their social skills. When I take them off of yeast (not an easy thing to do....everything almost has yeast) they focus a lot better. I am told to not expect them ever to be normal. This, my dear brother is what keeps me up at night. The challenge is to find one friend that understands your situation. My boys, just as you I am sure, has such a huge capacity to love but everybody runs from them and they don't seem to even notice.



My husband and I are almost at the point of medication for them but this will be a last ditch effort. Right now they are blissfully unaware. I am curious to know when you noticed a difference from the mainstream.



We need the paradise so very badly. Hang in there, Aspergers is a wiring in the brain that many people state Einstein suffered from and perhaps even Bill Gates. At this time there is no cure.
Yes. Find something you are interested in and become part of a group that gathers because of that interest. You will learn how to interact and make some friends, because of a shared interest. This is actually part of therapy for several Aspergers clients a social worker does, that I have recommended. It is working. Whatever interests you, computers, genealogy, anything. You will share the common interest. I have had Aspergers students in class. Over the semester conversation and participation increased. You need to become part of a group rather than "wait to find friends". Good luck! (psychologist)Can the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome be overcome?
There is every chance. What about taking up chess again? It might be easier to make friends if you are around like-minded people.
Wow. Talk about timely. My niece of about 15 is finally going to get some help with aspergers. I found out today, and all of a sudden your post comes up. I think my brother (the father) has been in denial. The rest of us thought mild autisim. The early traits were exactly like yours. The only thing was that overall we have a large family so many of us went out of our way to show her love. If I show up she always dashes to me and hugs me, often with a stuffed doll in her hand who is some kind of character for her. Her lost and confused manner seemed to relate to her spacial ativities, like catching a ball or something. I do not know much about this but It seems she is close to most of us, but it is very hard to get a read on what she's thinking cause like you she can get a bit withdrawn. Also i hear the doctors in this area are very expensive. Good luck and God Bless you.Can the symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome be overcome?
It's good that you're wanting to learn more about your disorder and how to live with it. I know someone who has it and uses it as an excuse to do nothing all day long but play on the computer. I found the link below. I'm not sure if it will help, but it looks like it provides some basic info and some links to other sites. Good luck!