It is common for those with an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis to also carry an ADHD diagnosis. There is speculation that the two syndromes may be related because of their presentation, and often, co-diagnosis. Both syndromes share a core deficit: executive dysfunction.
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Some of them do.
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If Aspergers Syndrome runs in your family, then it is very common. But it is uncommon if it does not run in the mother's side of the family. There are about 1,000,000 Aspergers People in the United Kingdom, I have it so I know.
The usually symptom of schizophrenia is sensing (any of the five snese) of something that doesnt exist or is present. Other syptoms can vary as there are different forms of schizophrenia but common signs are paranoia, confusion and irritation. Also, avoiding people is common with the paranoid schizophrenic. Aspergers does not have this. Instead AS is noted for the individual to be socially awkward (doenst know what to do) and having strong interests with specific things. AS is a high functioning austism and the individual does not need medication (unless they have severe ADHD, depression or anxiety) where as schizophrenics usually need to take medication to help keep their senses "in order".
No; no study has linked ADHD with having a lower IQ than average. ADHD affects motivation and focus which do not have a direct impact on intelligence. There are certain celebrities with ADHD who credit their success to having the disorder.
No; aggression is a common symptom of conduct disorders with often occur with ADHD.
As a matter of fact, no
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Yes, Richard Branson has been open about having ADHD. He has credited his ADHD with helping him think differently and approach challenges in unique ways.
If your wife has Asperger's there is nothing you need to worry about. Aspergers has no cure and is reletively mild on the autistic scale. Aspergers may include things such as OCD, depression, anxiety, besides the traits that mark Aspergers such as having certain almost obessive interests and generally not being very talkative. If you are however concerned such as the possibility of having a child, the odds of the child developing Aspergers is around 80% from what I've read. In most cases from what I've seen and experienced (I have Aspergers) people with Aspergers are fine and prefer to ignore the fact they have it and try to live a normal life. The best thing you can do is treat her to things she likes and not bring the issue up (not unless she has an interest with it :p).