- What are the main challenges faced by a person with autism when they reach adulthood?
- In the case of people with Asperger's, what are these challenges?
- How do you face the future when you have another disorder besides ASD, such as psychosis?
- As adults, how can we know if we have ASD if we have never been diagnosed?
- Do the symptoms of ASD worsen with age?
- How can we support our children through higher education? Is the system prepared to facilitate their integration?
- How can we help a person with autism in their workplace?
- What is the role of parents when their children with autism grow up?
- Can a person with autism live alone?
- What to do when a person with autism or Asperger's becomes overwhelmed in a relationship and withdraws? How can you help them?
- What are the sexual and emotional relationships like for people with autism? How can partners help?
- What are the main difficulties in social interaction and what strategies can be followed?
- Given the difficulty of diagnosing and intervening with women with ASD, what should we take into account and what does the evidence tell us about interventions with this group by community mental health services?
- How can adult autism be differentiated from borderline personality disorder (BPD), besides impulsivity?
- How to address the incompatibility and conflicts of a mother with ASD towards a child with ASD in daily life given the rigidity and low tolerance for frustration and lack of empathy-understanding of both?
- What can be expected from specialized care when a person with ASD moves into the adult care network?
- How can you motivate a person with autism to improve their physical activity habits?
- What therapy is used in cases of people with ASD who self-harm?
How can adult autism be differentiated from borderline personality disorder (BPD), besides impulsivity?
It is clearly documented that there is some overlap in symptoms between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults, particularly more so in women. However, aside from impulsivity, there are significant core differences. Both conditions can present with difficulties in social relationships, but the origins of these difficulties differ. Intense interests and hypersensitivities are not typically present in BPD.
Both autism and borderline personality disorder can have overlapping symptoms , which can make it difficult to differentiate between them. However, there are some key differences that can help distinguish between them.
Generally speaking, though with examples... people with autism often have difficulty understanding and responding appropriately to social and emotional cues, while people with BPD may have seemingly normal social skills but struggle to establish stable and healthy relationships. Regarding restricted interests, people with autism tend to have narrow interests and obsessions with specific topics, while people with BPD may have shifting interests and a constant search for intense emotions. As for repetitive behaviors, people with autism may exhibit repetitive and rigid behaviors, while people with BPD may exhibit impulsive and reckless behaviors. But every person is unique. Hence the importance of a proper diagnosis by specialized teams.