Are people with Aspergers very sensitive?
People with autism and Asperger syndrome are anecdotally said to be hypersensitive to touch. In two experiments, we measured tactile thresholds and suprathreshold tactile sensitivity in a group of adults with Asperger syndrome. In the first experiment, tactile perceptual thresholds were measured.
Can someone be HSP and autistic?
Coming to terms with trauma from childhood and lots of therapy gave me many answers, as did identifying as a highly sensitive person. I now think that those who identify as a highly sensitive person or HSP, the term coined by Dr. Elaine Aron, are actually autistic!
Do highly sensitive people have autism?
So to put it simply, according to the DSM, the normal temperament trait of high sensitivity, found in 15 to 20% of humans (and apparently all higher animals) would have nothing to do with being a high functioning person on an autistic spectrum. Autism is on the low end of this so-called spectrum.
Why is “high functioning” autism is so challenging?
Fact: High Functioning Autism Is Very Challenging Every Day. Most people with high functioning autism have compromised executive functioning skills, making it very tough to plan and manage a household, cope with minor schedule changes at school or at work, and so forth.
Can adults get diagnosed on the autism spectrum?
The problem is, there’s no established procedure for diagnosing ASD in adults. So, adult autism specialists are hard to find. It might be best to ask your primary care doctor or psychologist for a referral. If your area has an autism center, that would be an excellent place to start. You may also want to look into self-assessment tests for adults.
Do I have autism?
Sensory Processing / Sensitivities. It is impossible to tell if someone is autistic by looking at them; however, careful observation and evaluation by a psychologist, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or other doctor experienced with Autism will be able to accurately diagnose the condition.