I live in Denmark and have a son of 16, who last year was diagnosed with Asperger’s, depression and anxiety. He didnt attend school for almost a year, but a few months ago he started in a special class with only 6 students who all have Asperger’s or anxiety. Now he is doing well and feels relatively safe, as safe as it is possible with anxiety.

I am often asked the question, why was Alexander not discovered earlier. How could he go to school for 9 years and seem just like everyone else? At least the adults thought so.

I think you’ve written an article that explains it, but I can not find it in your archive. You described how the Asperger children and neuro-typical children are more alike when they are very young, but the gap increases with age, which may cause anxiety to Aspie’s and may cause a meltdown in the mid-teens.

If you can guide me to that article I will be very happy. It describes precisely Alexander’s situation and would help me to explain it to family and friends.

All your articles are very helpfull, thanks for your great work.

Many people on the Autistic Spectrum find it very easy to become lost in their own thoughts. Many often experience a very visual form of deep concentration, sometimes referred to as Disconnection. When we disconnect we tend to block the world around us out temporarily. Many of us also experience some form of physical que when this happens. Restless leg syndrome, rocking and yes, sometimes odd facial expressions; and they are not a conscious action. When your sister is deep in concentration and looks angry, I very much doubt that the expression is linked to her being angry, it is just one of those things she has little control over. Indeed, unless you have pointed it out to her, I doubt she is even aware that she does it. I hope that makes things clearer for you.

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