Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some examples of the questions I am most frequently asked.  Even though I look forward to getting feedback from you,  due to limited resources I am not able to reply your individual messages.   Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. 
R.K. Ozbayrak,MD

• "I am looking for information about how children diagnosed with Asperger's
  Disorder present as adolescents and adults...." 

• Children with Asperger's Disorder become adolescents and adults with Asperger's Disorder, since nobody really "grows out of" this developmental problem.  Uta Frith's Autism and Asperger Syndrome has an excellent chapter on this:
  http://www.aspergers.com/autasp.htm

• "Please explain the basic differences between diagnosing Asperger's and ADHD. My son, who has been diagnosed with ADHD, exhibits several of symptoms of Asperger's as well as most of those associated with ADHD, so I'm now curious about the differences...."

• Many children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) (as you know Asperger's Disorder is one of them) do meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.  DSM-IV prohibits diagnosing ADHD when there is PDD since all the ADHD symptoms can be attributed to PDD.  Clinicians who overlook other symptoms of PDD tend to diagnose these children as ADHD.

• "Are there any educational resources regarding how to educate children with Asperger's Disorder?  My son has Asperger's and the school seems to be very confused about how to handle him...."

• Unfortunately I am not an expert on education.  You may find your answers at http://www.aspergers.com/myles.htm

• "Is there an on-line newsgroup for Asperger's or autism?"

• Yes!  Check out http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/ASPERGER_CASTELLANO

• "Could you refer me to a clinician in my area?"  OR "I have checked your Clinicians' List.  I could not see anyone close to where I live.  Do you know someone in my area?"
• All clinicans who requested to be listed at my website are ALREADY  listed at www.aspergers.com/asplist.htm .  Unfortunately, I do not have other names.

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