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This is a tough topic because the condition is not part of the formal diagnoses on the autism spectrum. Semantic pragmatic disorder isn't one of the 5 pervasive developmental disorders in the DSM-IV.

We found a few sites that may be able to help you find the help that you need:

SPD Webpage offers resources, articles and advocacy information.
National Autistic Society offers information about the possible connections with autism.
SPD Support

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

Sorry I should have been more detailed I have Semantic pragmantic disorder. It's one of the autism disorders.

-- Contributed by: Kat

Hi Kat, Sensory processing disorder isn't autism. It isn't one of the five pervasive developmental disorders. Those who have autism often have great difficulty with sensory processing, which may be why the confusion between the two exists.

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

I was just diagnosed with SPD and in my late 30's. Are there any psychologists counselors in the area that take adult patients on medicare or with a sliding fee scale? I found one person (Therapist) but they haven't heard of this form of autism. It is frustrating there aren't more resources in our area.

-- Contributed by: Kat

Maybe AutismLink can help. This site offers listings of services and support organized by state. There is an organization called Eastern Shore in Maryland:

Autism Chapter Eastern Shore
30467 Cannon Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-546-5862

Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living
9 Sunburst Center
Cambridge, MD 21613
Tel: 410-221-7701

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

We live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and have a 25 year old daughter with Aspergers. She has never been able to get or hold a job because of her social skills. She has become very depressed and frustrated. There is not any outlets on the easternshore. We need help!

-- Contributed by: easternshore

Hi Marc,

That is a tough position but hopefully he can find a comfortable middle ground, surrounded by sympathetic people. Some places to look for support and networking include:

Autism Support Network connects people with similar interests and concerns.

Aspergers Support Network may be able to help, even though many who visit here have a different diagnosis.

It's important to keep in mind that many people with HFA have successful relationships, marriages and close ties to family. It appears that your son already has a great father to offer support and guidance.

-- Contributed by: Ella Rain

My son is an 18 year old HFA and we are now in that boat where he does not fully relate to "milder" austic peers and yet cannot integrate well with mainstream adults. He is lonely and would like to meet similar friends. He has a job and a car as well as his own money but no friends.

This is tough especially that he is HFA and a good looking young man. Any thoughts or lady penpals would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

Marc - his father

-- Contributed by: marc
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