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Over Thinking, Over Feeling

In recent times it has been suggested that rather than Aspergers folk being unfeeling, they actually feel much more and consequently shut down as a survival mechanism. Perhaps we think too much as well? Over Thinking Over Feeling  

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Autism Now More Prevalent

I noticed on HuffPost that official numbers for children on the autism spectrum has risen. In 2012 it was 1-in-88 and now it is 1-in-68 – in the USA. It is still primarily detected in males, 1-in-42 and white populations. … Continue reading

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Intense World Syndrome

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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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