Hermann J. Engels, G. Degraeve, C. Mertens
Abstract
Paranoia in patients diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in adulthood is discussed and illustrated with the help of a case study. Impaired mentalisation, characteristic for Asperger disorder, influences the way an individual experiences life, making him more vulnerable for the development of delusional beliefs.
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Paranoia in patients diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in adulthood is discussed and illustrated with the help of a case study. Impaired mentalisation, characteristic for Asperger disorder, influences the way an individual experiences life, making him more vulnerable for the development of delusional beliefs.
Key concepts: Paranoia, Asperger syndrome, Psychology, Paranoid Disorders, Psychiatry, Autism, Clinical psychology, Psychotherapist