Depression with Asperger syndrome and autism

Depression with Asperger syndrome and autism

Does Asperger or autism mean that they cannot also suffer from depression? Absolutely not! Just because an autism spectrum disorder has been diagnosed does not mean that you do not deal with other mental problems such as depression, other mood disorders or anxiety.

As a therapist who specializes in working with people with Asperger syndrome and autism, I often speak to clients who believe that due to an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) they cannot suffer from any other mental problem. And that is a problem because the painful symptoms can be treated from depression, other mood disorders or anxiety. Both psychotherapy and medication can be effective.

I think there are some confusion from terminology. Children with ASDS are often treated with a number of different types of "therapies", from behavioral therapies to relational therapies to therapies for social skills. All of this can be effective in the treatment of behaviors and symptoms of ASDS, but differs greatly from the "therapy" -ie psychotherapy -that aims at the treatment of various psychological problems. Of course there can be an overlap. For example, I often do a “therapy” of social skills when I work with depressive clients who have to do with social isolation. However, the difference is that psychotherapy usually deals with psychological problems such as sadness or fear of fear, regardless of whether the patient also has an ASD or not.

It is also confusing because so much information and research on autism and Asperger deal with children. But that does not mean that there are not many adults with ASDs. And many of these adults have never been officially diagnosed. Some people may think that their feelings of sadness or fear are only part of the ASD. But that's not true. Many people with Asds live a happy and healthy life.

There is little data about psychological problems and ASDS. The most extensive research comes from Mohammad Ghaziuddin. He has published a number of specialist articles and the book Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Although the data is scarce, it seems that the rates of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders in people who have to do with ASDS are actually higher.

So what should you do if you suspect to have an ASD and another mental disorder? Get help. Find a trained specialist, e.g. B. a doctor, an approved therapist or a psychologist with whom you can work. It is best to concentrate on experts who are familiar with ASDS and like to work with people in the autism spectrum. With the appropriate help you can feel much better.

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