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Would a person with Munchausen by proxy simulate Asperger's Syndrome in a child?
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∙ 15y ago
Before pediatricians and psychiatrists were familiar with Asperger's Syndrome, some of them thought the parents who said there was something wrong with their children were exaggerating, delusional, over-protective, and, in some cases, abusive parents with Munchausen by proxy. (For mention of parents being thought to have Munchausen by proxy because their children had AS, see the links below.)
I do not know of Munchausen by proxy cases where the parent or guardian attempted to make the child appear to have Asperger's Syndrome, but this does not mean it has not happened. There are other conditions that would be easier to fake by giving the child medicines or chemicals, since some of the social skills impairments (lack of eye contact, avoidance of social contact) would be harder to replicate with drugs. However, many medical professionals' unfamiliarity with Asperger's Syndrome diagnoses could make it an attractive option for Munchausen by proxy, since the professionals might not have been exposed to it previously. Asperger's Syndrome also has the advantage of not being able to be diagnosed with laboratory tests. However, using Asperger's Syndrome means the parent might need to engage in lengthy descriptions of AS before receiving the desired sympathy and attention from others. Unfortunately, I cannot give you a definitive answer on whether the condition of Asperger's has been the goal of an abusive parent via Munchausen by proxy.
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∙ 11y agoMunchausen syndrome by proxy can be a form of child abuse if the victim is a child. Nearly all victims are children. However, there are many cases of disabled siblings, elderly parents, and even friends and romantic partners being used as the proxy instead of children.
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∙ 13y agoAnybody can suffer from a mental illness.
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What is aspi?
Aspie = Person with Aspergers Syndrome. It's friendly slang that those with Aspergers Syndrome use to refer to themselves. People without Aspergers Syndrome are referred to as NTs - Neurotypicals.
How does a person with Asperger's Syndrome become popular?
A person with Aspergers can become popular by just being themselves. If they're nice, people will come to them for who they are, not what they have.
How long does the marriage of a person with aspergers last?
Aspergers syndrome is a disorder having to do with a person's ability to interact socially. Because it is a social disorder, the general health of a person with this syndrome would not be affected. The life expectancy is the same as that of any other person. The movie "Rain Man" is about a man with Aspergers (or somewhere on the Autism Spectrum). It may give you a better idea of what it is.
What is it called when a person enjoys being sick?
that means that they hate their life or they cant stand work......If they're a man they just want their wives to do them........if ya no what i mean......
How do you cure Asperger's Syndrome?
You cannot cure Asperger's Syndrome. It is a neurological condition that affects how the brain works, so rather than curing it, people with Asperger's Syndrome can learn or be taught some methods to deal with some of its effects. They can also be given medications that can treat some of the symptoms, but not the cause. There is no cure for Aspergers Syndrome. There are a number of ways that a person with Aspergers can be helped to live a good quality, independent life which is sometimes made difficult by the condition.
What are the complications for a person with asperger's syndrome?
Someone with Asperger's might have a hard time interacting with people around them and can feel isolated from other people. Another sign that a person might have aspergers is that they can be slow at time. Also aspergers can effect everyday life situations such as work and school
What are the symptoms of aspergers syndrome?
Some of the symptoms of aspergers include failure to make eye contact, failure to pick up on facial cues, unusual facial expressions, and an inability to connect with others. These symptoms may change as a person gets older and learns how to better adapt to society. Webmd.com is an excellent resource to learn more about syndrome, as well as kidshealth.org.
Do most children with Aspergers Syndrome have bad handwriting?
It all just really depends what they are like. Some can write big and sloppy and some can write neat and tidy. An Aspergers person can write neater or sloppier than anyone else. It doesn't change them, just how they behave and socialize. Edit: Poor handwriting is in fact more common in Aspergers. But not always.
Is it possible to have symptoms for a mental disorder cause your mind wants you to have one?
Munchausen syndrome - a type of factitious disorder, or mental illness, in which a person repeatedly acts as if he or she has a physical or mental disorder when, in truth, he or she has caused the symptoms.
What do you call a person who loves to inflict pain to himself and the person who loves to induce pain to others?
Inflicting pain to oneself would be Munchausen's Syndrome. One who inflicts pain upon others is a sadist (although the textbook DSM-IV version of this also requires that the pain is inflicted without the victim's consent). A person who enjoys someone else inflicting pain upon them is a masochist.- I don't know who answered this question before me but I'd like to clarify:a sadist is someone who likes to inflict pain/likes to see people in paina masochist is someone who likes to feel pain inflicted by themselves and/or othersand someone with Munchausen's syndrome is a person who makes themselves sick/pretends to be sick/worsens a pre-existing illness; to get attentionalso a person with Munchausen by proxy is someone who makes another person sick (usually a child) to get sympathy/attention
Does someone with asperge syndrome ask ramdom questions?
They can. It has been heard of that an Aspergers person may be in thought for a long period time and can ask a question that may be odd, out of the blue, or just random to the one being asked. Or it may be on an odd subject; usually something the Aspergers individually likes or is interested in.
How would an Aspie gain the trust of a Neurotypical?
Within the category of neurotypical people there is a wide range. Some are not flexible enough to ever trust a person with Aspergers Syndrome. Some are. Friendship is basically the same whether you have Aspergers Syndrome or not. You and your friend have mutual interests, you are helpful to each other, you forgive each others faults, you do the best you can within your limitations. Everyone makes compromises, regardless of their typical or atypical mental condition.
