most annoying aspergers myth!

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I've got favorite fantasies, sure, but my imagination is wide-ranging. Especially compared with the appalling lack of imagination I've seen in so many NT people.

I was described as the "Rainman of Point" this morning at work. "Point" is the computer program we use. I don't know whether take it as a compliment, banter, or massive insult

i agree, and may i add, Dustin Hoffman's character in rainman doesn't even portray a person with AS or high functioning autism, he portrays a person with Savant disorder which is a totally different disorder.

Well, actually you are incorrect there. Savant syndrome and High functioning autism are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to be both at the same time. In much the same way it is possible to be LFASD and a savant at the same time. What savant syndrome really is is characterised by a prodigal level of ability in a particular area. Many aspies fall under that definition. I've certainly heard and watched about aspies who formally or unformally regard themselves as 'savant'.

One of the problems with Rainman, is that the doctor is clearly heard describing Hoffman's character as 'high functioning' when he is clearly low functioning.

How can you be sure? After all, 90% of the world disagrees with your analysis.



Are you sure about that? Or is it more likely you are engaging in some form of self-esteem boosting wishful fantasy?

I have a problem with that word. I consider people like Kim Peeks and Daniel Tammet to be savants... "splinter skills", not so much. Peeks and Tammet fall into the category of "prodigious savant" of which there are less than 100 in the world. I think many people who consider themselves savants really shouldn't be considered savants.

Yeah, that one is part of the reason that I keep my Asperger's largely a secret.

That our struggles are normal struggles that everyone deals with.

Exactly, it's harder to get strength, therefore, some are more likely to be weak.

I'm also physically stronger than other people my size and sex,

I think the stereotype that we're all sort of like Sherlock Holmes is annoying. I might be observant, but I don't have superpowers.

Also that we lack compassion just because we lack cognitive empathy.

[quote="OddDuckNash99" I also am annoyed by the predominant FEMALE Asperger's stereotypes out there. I get so sick of hearing how females' special interests tend to not be technology- or science-related. While I do believe there are some definite differences in how AS manifests itself in males and females, I don't buy Atwood's claim about females' special interests whatsoever. [/quote]

I agree! In a lot of the literature, it says that females are often into literature and animals. Im into math and science as much as any male aspie.

As for aspies being weak. I dont think thats necessarily true, I think aspies are less likely to do physical activities in which you would build muscles such as sports, lifting weights, etc. But an aspie could work towards becoming strong just like any other person. Im actually pretty strong for a female with a small built. But that was because I worked very hard towards that.

Can not be on your own.
or You have to live in a group home with others just like you.

agree. this is a big reason why most of my relationships and friendships fail.

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And whats wrong with that

And mother lives with me btw like Skinner from the Simpsons.

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agree. this is a huge fail in most of my relationships and friendships

They only enjoy talking about themselves.