12-26-2008, 08:27 AM
Many individuals with Aspergers tend to display symptoms of OCD and in fact, sometimes get misdiagnosed as OCD when really, they have Asperger's Syndrome. The repetitive things displayed from Aspergers can make someone think you have OCD, when truly, its just the symptoms from Aspergers and not OCD. OCD alone has the need to do things a certain way-- but doesn't display social aspect difficulties in relationships/communication, etc. Though, since you probably display difficulties in social, communication and need to have things in order (don't like change), then you're probably just accurate with an Asperger diagnosis, though if you display need for things to be the same ALONE, then you'd have an OCD diagnosis, though diagnosis can overlap and manifest the same symptoms and at times, if strong enough for a given time frame- then you can meet the criteria for both disorders, but this doesn't necessarily mean you meet both disorders. I'd recommend having your parents request further testing if you have any concerns. Good luck!
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