Think my brother may have Aspergers

[Ambajamba]

Hello. I'm posting today for some advice. I believe that my brother has Aspergers or is on the autism spectrum, though he's fairly high functioning. What I've noticed over the years is that he has a great deal of difficulty communicating with people. He is often misunderstood or misunderstands others. He has a few friends who know him and like him for who he is, and I understand him most of the time. However, his communication difficulties have made it hard for him to find and keep jobs.

He's never been diagnosed, though a couple of different doctors have mentioned to him lately that they think he has Asperger's, but he was very angry about the suggestion and is very risitant to the idea that he might be "different."

I really think it would help his life if he were to be diagnosed and then be able to be matched with a job that suits him. As it is, he often tries to get jobs that are far too social and then he fails at them.

Am I just too pushy? Should I just leave him alone? I'm afraid if I tell him that I think he might have Asperger's it'll really devistate him.

 

[HelloDizzy]

I don't know how old he is, but I have often tried to get and maintain jobs that I simply am not suited for due to Aspergers/introversion. If he has specialized interests like most Aspies do, you could try and steer him in a career path that has something to do with said interest.

 

[Bay]

I don't know how old he is, but I have often tried to get and maintain jobs that I simply am not suited for due to Aspergers/introversion. If he has specialized interests like most Aspies do, you could try and steer him in a career path that has something to do with said interest.

I agree with Dizzy. He has had Aspergers mentioned to him, and if he is curious he will look into it when and if he's ready. Encouraging employment that may capitalize on his particular interests or capabilities would be very supportive of you. It is great that you care for him as you do.