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What Are The Different Types Of Autism?
Hi, my adult daughter had some autistic-type symptoms when she was a child, although they were not discovered because she was home-schooled and we missed it. Today she continues to have relationship problems, such as difficulty with intimacy and physical affection. She has high anxiety and panic attacks, sometimes in social situations, sometimes for no reason. Further problems include difficulty paying attention, easily frustrated. We ve looked into web-based descriptions of high-functioning autism and asberger s syndrome but it doesn t quite seem to fit her. Something is wrong. Can you help, please and maybe point us to some other area to consider? Thank you.
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As you mentioned that your daughter was home schooled, it is quite possible that during that time she started having an aversion to social interactions. Your daughter did not have any exposure to social situations or physical affection. She's still adjusting to something which she should have in her growing up years.
Give her time to come to terms with her panic attacks by not hovering. If she doesn't improve even then , you should take the consultation of a psychiatrist.
Give her time to come to terms with her panic attacks by not hovering. If she doesn't improve even then , you should take the consultation of a psychiatrist.
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