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Intense World Syndrome

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Admin

The worst (wrong) public understandings of Aspergers is a lack of care or feeling. I know that to be wrong on a personal level – in my teens and young adult years I had plenty of crying-to-sleep nights that were … Continue reading →

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Autism – Extreme Male Brain

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Admin

This from New Scientist: AUTISM seems to cause female, but not male, brains to look more masculine. This suggests that one controversial view of autism, as an extreme version of the male brain, may need rethinking. Simon Baron-Cohen at the … Continue reading →

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John Elder Robison

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Admin

You just have to make the transition from weird to eccentric and you’ll be OK. John  Elder Robison is a good example of a typical Aspie, if there is such a thing. It affected his life both negatively and positively. … Continue reading →

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Writing On My Hand

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Admin

I have always written on my hand to remind me do something. It works really well, because as an Aspy every time I see words I cannot help myself – I have to read them. In others, tying a string … Continue reading →

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Video: The Positives of Asperger’s

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Admin

As the doctor says, most Aspie info is regarding the disability side of things. But there are major plus sides that should be acknowledged or even celebrated. He also mentions numerous very famous possible Aspies: I love how he says: … Continue reading →

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Justice (and self-righteous-ness)

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Admin

These are observations that are only based on myself and my son. It is important to do things by the letter of the law, whether legal or just the correct way of doing something. Except for when you feel like … Continue reading →

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I Hated Birthdays As A Child

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Admin

Like any kid, I looked forward to and enjoyed receiving presents. And for the most part I learned to disguise any disappointment with the gifts, learned not to point out I already had it, it wasn’t something I liked etc. … Continue reading →

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No Nightmares

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Admin

I have twisted dreams. They are deviant, disgusting and depraved. If made into a movie my dreams would be widely condemned. Note: I am almost never the protagonist, just the observer. It’s a reflection of what I see in the … Continue reading →

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Unable To Finish / Ten Books At Once

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Admin

This is definitely in the category of certainly Aspie. In business it is the difference between major success and getting by. Although the Internet was my saviour, it makes my inattention far worse. At any one time I have 50+ … Continue reading →

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Memory

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Admin

As an alcoholic I have grown to understand how my brain, when under-powered due to alcohol, makes logical decisions regarding which memories to store. If it can be deduced later, I tend to not remember. For example, the moment I … Continue reading →

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