What is my Disability? (page 4)

jgnat

My girlfriend's daughter has Asperger's and it wasn't caught until the girl's final year of college when she had a small breakdown. It took her mother a while to reconcile herself to the diagnosis, as she is a clinical psychologist and the signs escaped her.

I noticed that this girl did not dress to impress, was introverted, and did not hold back her opinions, LOL.

The American television drama, Parenthood, features a character with Asperger's. I'm no expert, but I'd say they've done a faithful portrayal.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/11/09/parenthood/

KateWild

jgnat, I knew you would have some personal experience cos the stats are rubbish and we are everywhere. But also I knew you would be fairly knowledgable about it becuase you have an excellent range in your general knowledge.

not hold back her opinions-jgnat

That's a well spotted characteristic. Me all over. But I suppose we all are on an internet blog site.

Kate xx

EdenOne

As far as I know, Van Morrison [singer, composer] suffers from Asperger's. I met him once and his demeanor seemed a little odd, anti-social if you will. Then I realized he has this problem.

Eden

truthseekeriam

I have a family member with Asperger's. We noticed early on that he was a bit different from others but we loved it! At 4 years old he could hear a song on the radio once and remember all the lyrics the next time it came on. It wasn't until the pre teens that it started to be a problem for him. He stood out as different, didn't like to be around big crowds probably because they made him feel different. He is such a amazing young man with talent beyond compare but he chooses to sit in his room playing video/ computer games these days( not unlike most young men)

KateWild

didn't like to be around big crowds probably because they made him feel different.-Truthseeker

Crowds are no good for us because it's too noisy and busy. Our brains are deformed, and we don't have the ability to filter information coming in from our five senses. In crowds it's overwhelming for us, even more so when you don't realise that it's different for others. All of a sudden we shut down. This can manifest itself in different ways depending on where you are on the spectrum, age, and how much you understand about crowds and ASD.

Kate xx

MMXIV

Sam,

I read a fascinating book on this by Daniel Tammet - Born on a Blue Day. Coping with simple social situations others take for granted were a challenge for him. Your experiences may have been different but I'm sure you would understand them all too well.

Being able to see things from another's perspective is not a valued or encouraged skill as a JW. We are all learning on JWN - thanks for sharing.

mmxiv

KateWild

mmxiv-sounds like a good read, my son would benefit from reading experiences like that and maybe write his own. He is a great writer. Kate xx

zeb

kate wild: you have a friend in me. I have worked with folks who have Aspergers. All you say is true. Blunt? perhaps i say honest. Onya Kate! pm anytime.

I believe us BP people are like Gods finger prints each of us is unique and none can understand us. Now that must go for Aspergers too. Nice to meet you fellow fingerprint!

dog is god

My oldest brother was kind of embarrassing growing up. He would do or say the weirdest things. Then a few years ago a cousin told me to look up aspergers. What a revelation. I became very proud of him and how he kept Going and had a good job his whole life. i think he was very lonely at the end. He had ne long time friend who dumped him. I spent a lot of time eith him. I lost him a couple of years ago to blood clots in his lungs. He was born in 1942 so there wasn't any info about it back then. I miss him very much.

LV101

KateWild - laughing at your comment about "see someone's motive instantly." I think many women have that gift -- women are very intuitive in general -- some women are really ignorant other womens' intuition or the fact they are more intuitive than they are and were ignoring/going along with the drama just to keep peace.

Know people with BD and haven't thought of them having Aspergers. Interesting.

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