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Originally Posted by draconis
Diagnostic Criteria For 299.80 Asperger's Disorder
A. Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:
marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people (e.g. by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people)
lack of social or emotional reciprocity
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that's what I do right there , effects everything I do , right down to job performance
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apparently inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals
stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g., hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complex whole-body movements)
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I have a thing where I have to constantly kick my leg or rock my foot back and forth
drives her crazy .. lol
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C. The disturbance causes clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
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job performance ? or fear of failing at a better job is a huge problem .
I did fail to mention that she has a very simular disorder with socializing
but somehow finds the power to fight it ,
time for work I must run .. thx for all your responses