..:: Miss Australia ::.. asked:


I’m in yr 12 at school and in my Child Studies i am doing a ’special study’ on childhood autism (birth to 6yrs of age).

Does anyone regularly deal with autistic children, and if so, do you believe the child would benefit from special schooling or normal mainstream schooling?
also, do u know of any association or something that i could interview over telephone?

bendoug asked:


I strongly suspect that I have Asperger’s Syndrome since I seem to have many of the associated characteristics, but I haven’t actually talked to a psychologist about it. If I’ve got it, it hasn’t stopped me from leading a successful life. I’ve got a terrific girlfriend who I love and a fairly high paying job that I enjoy. What would be the pros and cons of getting officially diagnosed?