List one Aspie thing you don't understand

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Yeah, that puzzles me a bit too. Apparently we misinterpret more than we are aware of.

Well it might be, but personally I'm very good with reading people's minds, judging by their actions. When somebody is lying, I can always tell by reading the mumble or wobble in their voice, and the expression in their eyes, even though I can't ever explain what it is exactly. And I can always read what mood somebody is in as soon as they enter the room, and 95 percent of the time I'm right about it. And I know most Aspies take things literally, but I can always tell if things are a joke or a tease by the tone of their voice and their look on their face. I'm surprised at how good I am at this. I always divert my attitude, depending on how the other person is feeling - which is not an Aspie symptom. So if someone was a bit snappy and complaining about everything, I try not to be in a jokey humorous mood with them, but if they're in a jokey humorous mood, I try not to be miserable.

And the strangest thing is - all this knowing of other people's emotions all come naturally to me. I never done any practising with it.

I want to know why, even though I have read all about AS, recognize traits I have and am finally knowledgeable about most of it, I still can't seem to help certain things that I do. One part of my brain thinks "oh, I just interrupted that person", or "my eye contact is all over the place right now" or even "gee, I SHOULD answer that I'm fine"- - but yet, my body just seems to do these things of its own accord. I don't seem to have as much control of my actions as I'd like.

I don't know why I walk around in a circle and stim so often, it's basically unconscious and I do it before I even realize I'm doing it.

Hah! That's funny! !

I've heard NTs answer things literally. How come?

Why do a lotta aspies on here have this NT hatred, you cant place NT into one catagory since theirs so much diversity within the NT world.

Why some aspies feel like they need to go around diagnosing everyone. Be real people, aspies probably range from 1 in 250 to 1 in 1000. I seriously think that some of you guys are under the impression that aspies are really 1 in 20 to 1 in 50. Be real people, aspergers isnt a common condition.

Why some aspies and stubborn as hell (aka me)

Aspies and sensory issues, sensory overload which lead to meltdowns. I realize Im an aspie whos very fortunate to have very very little sensory issues. Its just something I personally dont understand. When it comes to sensory, I'm like an NT for the most part.

Ah, but it is here.

That's why it's so nice to read these posts and know I'm not alone.
It's also nice to be able to "compare notes" with members of the same minority who are much more likely to understand what's going on - where NTs probably wouldn't get it.

(and for the record: I don't hate NTs - I just find them a bit odd. )

Asperger's is a very common condition. Go and talk to someone about it and they'll probably say they know at least one person who has it.

I guess because if an NT does it deliberately to create a funny answer it's, well, funny - but an Aspie would likely do it because it's just an accurate answer - although it can still be funny too. (but sometimes unintentionally)

I do it delibrately aswell though. I always know whether someone is using a figure of speech or not, and sometimes I intentionally give a literal answer for a laugh. I'm not a very literal Aspie.

How come Aspies on all these threads use figures of speech and jokes all the time, and seem to not be confused?


And I think AS is very common. Even my counsellor told me that AS is more common that you think.

Is very true. I know lots of people who know at least one person with Autism or AS.

I think sometimes people overestimate how many people have AS because the traits of AS (social impairment, need for repetition, sensory integration problems) vary on continuums for people in the general population. A lot of NT's have difficulty in social situations, don't like loud noises, are particular about their routine etc. but it is a matter of the degree to which the person exhibit these traits and whether or not they interfere with the person's life. If you are looking for AS traits in people around you, you will find a lot of them in a lot of different people, but it doesn't mean they all would qualify for a diagnosis of AS/ASD

No no, I'm talking about people they know - usually those fairly close to them - actually having a diagnosis.

I think the more literal Aspies have an advantage in that a funny literal answer always seems to pop up first (it does with me, anyway) - but the trick is knowing when it's appropriate to give it or not - and that can cause problems.

Because there are variations in all things, and for me specifically: it's much, much easier when (a) things are written and (b) there are no facial/tonal nuances or face-to-face situations to deal with.

Aside from my sister's friend's toddler, the only other people I know with AS are those I see posting here.
I wish it were otherwise.

Oh sorry, misinterpretation of what you said...I shouldn't have quoted you.

Nonetheless I think my original comment explains why many people think AS is more common than it actually is....a lot of people will say they "know someone with AS", meaning they know someone who they think should be diagnosed with AS or someone who has all of the traits , not necessarily someone who has actually been diagnosed.

No it isnt, Autism spectrum disorders in general is 1 in 150, Aspergers is maybe 1/6 of all autism spectrum cases. From what I looked up, the estimated occurance of Asperger's has a huge range. At the most generous estimates its 1 in 250-300 people. As I previously stated u guys act like 1-5% of the population has Aspergers with this whole, lets diagnosis everyone thing. And I understand many of u guys believe that theirs a ton of undiagnosed cases. But theres also debate by other people saying Aspergers is a fad diagnosis, as in its currently being overdiagnosed. Frankly we dont know exactly how common Aspergers is, but its not nearly as common as u think it is. I think its ridiculous especially when it comes to celebrity diagnosis speculation. Like, there was a post asking about Lady Gaga being aspie. And I was thinking, are u kidding me???

If you guys believe its Aspergers is that common? Give a better justifications for your statements other then broad speculational statements about lots of people knowing someone aspie or u thinking that u know a ton of aspies. Thats just the way it might seem to you but is it reality, are u trying to back up your statements with something at least somewhat legit?

I realize I cant completely back up my statements either due to a lack of accurate information available but at least Im trying to.