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Suggest Treatment For Asperger Syndrome In A 15 Year Old Girl

A friends 15 year old daughter, diagnosed with Asperger s 11 years ago (after immunizations), suddenly stopped eating and talking (3 days now). She is in hospital on IV fluids for nutrients. I m not sure if she is choosing not to talk and eat, or if there is another reason. Can this be caused by something medical, other than depression? Any ideas?
Mon, 18 May 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger disorder (AD) or simply Asperger's, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction, which may include a failure to develop friendships or to seek shared enjoyments or achievements with others. Please understand No medications directly treat the core symptoms of AS.

I suggest you to go through this article to get more insight and management of yur child's case. http://www.autismqld.com.au/userfiles/Appendix%206_4%20Booklet.pdf

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Asperger Syndrome In A 15 Year Old Girl

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger s syndrome, Asperger disorder (AD) or simply Asperger s, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction, which may include a failure to develop friendships or to seek shared enjoyments or achievements with others. Please understand No medications directly treat the core symptoms of AS. I suggest you to go through this article to get more insight and management of yur child s case. http://www.autismqld.com.au/userfiles/Appendix%206_4%20Booklet.pdf If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.