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Does anyone have any multiple traits across the spectrum? i.e i've been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome but I also have a few traits of ocd, adhd and dyspraxia...

I have speech impairment and i have dyspaxia.

i was diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia.

and i have autism and LD

Asperger's, ADD and OCD. Not OCD anymore though but when I'm really anxious I have routines which is really a trait of AS.

Most aspies have a mild from of OCD, but the true definition of OCD is charisised if the obsession rules you life to the extents of disrupting you life to a serious degree.

having an obsessions such as an intense interest itsn't really considered true OCD. there is noting wrong in having an obsession so long as it does not effect you life.

OCD traits such as constant hand washing, cleanliness and repetitive behavior.

Aspergic routeens aren't really OCD just an intense routeen such as doing things in order. Mine is suring a set of websites, checking my bebo and emial and finding funny picturest to add to my bebo.

These behaviors don't effect my life.. but I do feel lost if I can't do them.

i have autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, and mental health probs 2

(12-01-2008 09:28 AM)bekahmacd Wrote: [ -> ]i have autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD, and mental health probs 2

You're not alone, dyspraxia in some are linked to aspergers, mantel health problems are also very much connected, mostly in the form of anxiety, panic attacks and most common of all depression.

Self harm is also known in many with many through out the autistic spectrum, mostly in the form of head banging and (blunt) pain. its a as if the mind is unable to cope with pressure and emotional state and the person tries to punish them self.

Tourettes or tics is also common in people with AS.

i self harm have done this one and off since age of 14 years old hard to break free from true gripped addiction (cutting myself) i also have anxiety,panic attacks,paranoia,depression,suicidal thoughts (sometimes) phobia of animals real bad such as cats and dogs are by far my worse which sets off my high anxiety levels so nightmare all in all i have dyspraxia too! and find maths hard and difficult to get! have to have it broken down any tasks i carrying out really even normal everyday things that gets me down n winds me up i get angry and frustrated with myself and as with self harm i feel i need to be punished for being a 'bad person' for having this many problems in my life and not living a normal life it affects me very severly! dont know about anyone else here! i dont cope and deal with emotional stuff all that well so you are right what you say about everything bekah everything you said is true and more so well done!