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    Asperger's

    I was diagnosed with SAD not too long ago but my mother is positive I have Aspergers.

    I'm seeing a therapist for the first time Friday, and I guess she'll clear it up. But I was wanting to know if the two are commonly confused when being diagnosed.

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    Re: Asperger's

    People with Aspergers also suffer from social situations.

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    Re: Asperger's

    Thanks for your reply.

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    SAD is highly comorbid with Autism spectrum disorders. Autism involves social deficits that can easily lead to social anxiety. A good doctor won't confuse them if they do a thorough assessment though.

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    Quote Xmen View Post
    I was diagnosed with SAD not too long ago but my mother is positive I have Aspergers.

    I'm seeing a therapist for the first time Friday, and I guess she'll clear it up. But I was wanting to know if the two are commonly confused when being diagnosed.

    Thank yo

    Seriously doubt it.

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    Did you find out if its ASD or just SAD? My older son is borderline ASD, but his official diagnoses are sensory processing disorder (SPD) and anxiety. He had about 5 years in a social skills group at a psychologist's office. He's really come a long way, but he still struggles with anxiety and bouts of low self-esteem/depression.
    The therapist is now saying anxiete and possible bipolar, with SPD.

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    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour.

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