Agathon wrote:
The very basic thing that I am pointing out is the fact that misconceptions do exist. I think that the most dangerous misconception so far was portraying Adam Lanza as having aspergers, and that was probably because he was withdrawn... It doesn't matter that it is not a fact, but a rumor, it doesn't matter if it's later refuted, once it's out in the media, it sticks, and the image is hard to change. In today's world, perceptions are far more relevant and important than facts.
@TheygoMew
Thank you very much for thorough explanation and input, it is very useful to me to see such information as I am looking for answers. I do recognize myself in many symptoms, but I am reluctant to give any conclusions about my conditions. There was a time when I was desperate to get diagnosis (and it's not easy to get one where I live) just so I could know - I am this and that, everything fits now, than I can be accepted at least somewhere. I don't think many people will fake symptoms, no, they do have problems. But some diagnosis are better than others. It would be easier to accept that I am the way I am because I was born that way than thinking thing could've been different if it only....Sometimes it's worse when you have an option than when you don't have one.
I mean, I can't be possessive of being an aspie when I might not be, it wouldn't be fair to those who are...
However, I don't want to point fingers at anyone because I can't get in others' head.
Lanza did have Aspergers with all the trimmings. Sensory(noise,touch, smell), routine, special interests, hyperfocus etc. There are other threads with the links confirming it.
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DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman