Sir Anthony Hopkins says his autism diagnosis is nothing more than a 'fancy label'
03.10.2022 - 06:35
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READ MORE: Woman's panic as she gives birth 24 hours after discovering she was pregnant"Otherwise, we wouldn't have had bloodshed and wars, century after century, if we are so smart. "He quipped: "It's funny how a little invisible virus has zapped us, so figure that out. "Yet, in another moment, Sir Hopkins conceded: "Maybe I'm wrong.
Maybe I'm ignorant. "Autism Speaks stated that Asperger's syndrome typically involves:Strengths of Asperger's, aside from laser-beam focus and persistence, can include an aptitude for recognising patterns and a great attention to detail. There are some challenges, however, for people who have Asperger's syndrome.
One such example is experiencing hypersensitivity to lights, sounds, or tastes. There might be difficulty with the "give and take of a conversation" or issues with non-verbal conversation skills, such as distance, loudness, or tone. READ MORE: Woman's panic as she gives birth 24 hours after discovering she was pregnantAsperger's could result in "uncoordinated movements, or clumsiness", in addition to anxiety and depression.
The National Autistic Society states: "Many people who fit the profile for Asperger's syndrome are now being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder instead. "A diagnosis typically involves a multi-disciplinary team, including a speech and language therapist. "Because Asperger syndrome varies widely from person to person, making a diagnosis can be difficult," the charity points out.
The charity adds: "Some people see a formal diagnosis as an unhelpful label. "But, for many, getting a thorough assessment and diagnosis may be helpful [for two main reasons]. "One such reason is that it allows people to access services and support; the other is to evoke more
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