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How To Help A Person Suffering From Aspergers Symptoms?
Hello, I have an employee who I think may have Aspergers. He is in his 40's, no family and has no life whatsoever, apart from living on site here and doing a bit of tidying up around the place. His only "friend" is me and my dog, and I do not know how to get him on the right track. He has all the symptoms, and is not a person you can easily help. He seems to be "fine" living in his own little world, with a TV set and doing Lotto. I do not know how to help him. I have not suggested to him that this may be his problem. I think if I did, he would go off the deep end. HELP!!!
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the complaints. I appreciate your willingness to help a colleague in your workplace.
It is a very delicate situation, as the affected person does not have a family or friend, and moreover, he may not have an insight into his problems.
I suggest you first discuss with him, whether he feels there is a problem with him or not. You need not offer diagnostic possibility such as Asperger syndrome or anything else.
If he thinks he may have a problem, try encouraging him to seek medical help. If he agrees, then, take him to a neurologist, It would be better if the diagnosis is given by the doctor, and the doctor, can then discuss the treatment and management options.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the complaints. I appreciate your willingness to help a colleague in your workplace.
It is a very delicate situation, as the affected person does not have a family or friend, and moreover, he may not have an insight into his problems.
I suggest you first discuss with him, whether he feels there is a problem with him or not. You need not offer diagnostic possibility such as Asperger syndrome or anything else.
If he thinks he may have a problem, try encouraging him to seek medical help. If he agrees, then, take him to a neurologist, It would be better if the diagnosis is given by the doctor, and the doctor, can then discuss the treatment and management options.
I hope it helps.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant neurologist
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