How to deal with a boss who might have Asperger's? I'm the new nanny for a 4-year-old child on the Autism spectrum. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 24, 2009 - 29 answers

I'm 16 years old. I have (though somewhat borderline) Asperger's and I'm highly intellectually (verbal, not quite visual-spatial) gifted. I don't do well in school, you could say I'm an "underachiever". I graduate high school this year. I will most likely not get into either of my top universities in the city (I'm Canadian, btw). I don't mind taking next year (from graduation until I'm 17.5) to "mature a bit" but eventually I want to go to school overseas. I need to prove to my parents I can live alone... without actually living alone. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2009 - 30 answers

How do I explain to my mom and my therapist that I feel like my depression has come back and that I'm wasting my time at college? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Nov 2, 2009 - 23 answers

My mom sent me an email today acknowledging for the very first time (that I am aware of) that she experiences symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I would like to write the best response that I can to her, with some links or information about possible next steps. I don't want to screw this up, please help me help her! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Know of any psychiatrists or psychologists in the Brisbane, Qld area who specialise in--or at least have some knowledge of--Aspergers Syndrome? [more inside]
posted by mjao on Nov 3, 2008 - 3 answers

My boyfriend has started a GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) diet. This is following a recent diagnosis of Adult Aspergers. Please help us. [more inside]
posted by mjao on Oct 25, 2008 - 22 answers

Organization, self and environmental control and time management: How do I holistically reduce chaos from my life so that I can function well? I don't just need a plan, I need follow through. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Oct 1, 2008 - 11 answers

What advice or words of wisdom would you offer my eighth-grade son on the subject of girls? [more inside]
posted by maloon on Aug 14, 2008 - 29 answers

What is a good career move for a 40ish guy with an MA in literature, an MSIS in general library work, and a work history that does not reflect his real skills because recently diagnosed Aspergers was holding him back a lot? [more inside]
posted by gtaylor on Aug 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Crazy Family Filter: Help me cope with my family's mental health issues? (long) [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Aug 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Is it possible for a relationship between one neuro-typical partner and one partner with asperger's to be in a genuinely fulfilling relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I have to share an office with a "percussionist." He drums on his desk, taps his foot, etc. It drives me crazy, and I feel like my head is about to explode. Is it rude for me to ask him to stop? If so, what else can I do? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 29, 2007 - 56 answers

My girlfriend has Asperger's syndrome, and while I have no official diagnosis, I am a bit of a geek. We would like to have children at some point in the future. Will our children be at risk of more-serious autistic spectrum disorders because of our own less-serious "conditions"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2007 - 24 answers

Help me find a website by a kid with aspergers or autism. [more inside]
posted by hypocritical ross on Sep 6, 2007 - 3 answers

How do we discipline an adult aspergers son? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 28, 2007 - 18 answers

Seeking advice about how to confront parents about mom's mental illness. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 25, 2007 - 13 answers

I have a co-worker with Asperger's Syndrome and I'd like to learn more to better our working relationship. [more inside]
posted by lostinsupermarket on Feb 8, 2007 - 21 answers

How do you know what to do during sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2006 - 20 answers

Is there any point to an Asperger's diagnosis late in life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2006 - 11 answers

Aspergers Syndrome and Yu-Gi-Oh: What activities could fill-out popular Yu-Gi-Oh sessions to help build confidence and sociability in teenagers with Aspergers? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell on Jun 19, 2006 - 6 answers

Suggest readings for English class for a 12 year old with Aspergers! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2005 - 12 answers

How do you start your college career over, about halfway through? [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Sep 24, 2005 - 22 answers

I have always had attention problems, but when I was tested in 1993, the tests came back inconclusive: the neuropsychologist concluded that only 7% of my 'issues' was ADD. That was twelve years ago. In my adulthood, I'm having serious problems concentrating, but am unsure of the effects the common ADD medications will have on me, and I'm curious if there are different treatments for attention deficit due to adult ADD and due to other 'issues'. [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Jun 18, 2005 - 9 answers