Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
My 26 year old son has PDD. Over all he does very well, He lives independently, has a good job, has a nice girlfriend. His main problem is interacting with others, not so much at his job but with us, his family. He is so black/white, either/or that it challenges us and him. He can take offense to the simplest thing and then gets upset and is hard to calm down. Right now he is on Prozac. What do others take?
As an adult with Asperger's, I've tried some medications, but I have found that other approaches have been more helpful. (This is not to recommend stopping meds...just to consider adding some other techniques.) Meditation has been very good for stabilizing my mood and preventing (or at least diminishing) over-reactions.
It's also been helpful to talk openly about my feelings, whether with people I know or places like this forum.
Finally, learning about Asperger's has been very helpful. Understanding myself and my dispositions has made it easier to cope with them and not let my emotions run away with me.
Please let us know how things go.