Could these fits mean asbergers?

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durangot asks:

my niece has spina bifida and has been very spoiled thoughout the years. she is now 8 and her fits are becoming worse. I am begining to think that there is more to it than fits. I am wondering about aspergers and the best way of finding out the difference. The fits are not about any one thing they just happen and she seems to have little control of herself during them. We have started keeping a log of the things taking place when the fits occur, but have no pattern yet it, we have just started keeping tract. CAn anyone offer some insight, we are trying to decide the difference and want to get her the help she needs if infact it is more than just a spoiled kid fit,

In Topics: Special needs, Autism & Aspergers Syndrome

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dgraab , Parent writes:

Having your niece's parents speak to her pediatrician about this question and their (and your) concerns is very important. For this situation, getting in-person consultations by licensed medical professionals who specialize in spina bifida, autism spectrum disorders and childhood health is going to be far better than any diagnosis or advice you would receive via an online forum.

For some general information about Asperger Syndrome, below are some resources you could also review:

Asperger Syndrome: Symptoms and Parenting Strategies
http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Asperger_Short/

Is there a test for Asperger's Syndrome?
http://www.education.com/question/test-aspergers-syndrome/

Asperger's Syndrome
http://www.education.com/topic/aspergers-syndrome/

Good luck -- I hope you and your family are able to find the right answer to your question.

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