Aspie Elitism

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One of the issues may be that so many aspoes have never actually met let alone interacted with another Aspie or another autistic in their entire lives so they have nothing to compare their own condition against. Some of us have had such opportunities to interact with a variety of people on the spectrum in many different situations. Maybe this creates a different perspective. I can't say for sure.
Anyway all I'm trying to say is some of us are not quite as sharp as a some people who post here and we do need a small amount of special accomdation with things like recordings, vids, complicated instructions and the complex logic or complex social interplay of some threads.

Aspies have a tendency to be a bit... well smug, but not in a bad way. Does this make any sense? Hope I haven't offended anyone.

I know I can be a bit smug sometimes... but not looking down on the less fortunate or lower functioning autistics, but it's probably a sort of defence mechanism from feeling attacked.

Can anyone relate?

OMG, I hope you're kidding.

Quoting Ephemerella:

I like that description but it is true for many who see Asperger's as being 'trendy' right now.

I like your words b9.

LOL, thanks.

One of my few obsessions.....

Isn't this all a bit passive aggressive? It's like Gary really wants to attack some other poster here but doesn't have the guts, so he attacks thru playing the victim. ugh.

well I have read quite a bit of this thread and haven't kept up with gary's threads on this forum.

anyway i read somewhere pdd-nos are the majority of people on the spectrum but again it seems to be mostly as'ers posting.

ephemerella: Just to clarify, I'm not talking up AS traits. Intelligence isn't an AS trait. I'm not even saying I enjoy whatever "traits". Like nearly anyone, on the spectrum or not, there are things that I like about myself, things that are useful characteristics to have, and things that aren't, that I dislike.

Even if one is to view Autism-AS as something negative, in general, I don't think that it would mean that Nothing, at all, ever, could be positive about such a condition or way of being. Not to mention, most things are positive, negative, or both in highly contextual and individual circumstances. One person's intense interest is another's debilitating obsession. Another's preference to be alone is utter despair to someone else. Who is to judge?

Also, as far as, eloquent posts or smart sounding things to say, we all have our gifts and deficits. I don't think that I am the most eloquent person on the planet by far. By the same token, I can't change how I think and speak, and I'm not ashamed, either, to have certain preferences for phrasing, or grammar, etc. I do, however, try to be mindful that I am not talking/ writing to myself, and that there are many ways of perceiving information, equally valid, and that I don't have the benefit of being in person. I have no problem trying to share, because badgering isn't useful.

Also, maybe, and I can't speak for anyone other than myself, those of us who have garnered more "coping" skills or maybe an ability to simulate NT language, for lack of a better term, only seem to have less deficits or an easier understanding of abstract thought. Although, just because a person can read between one set of lines, certainly doesn't mean they can read between all sets. I often feel like a decoder in most situations myself, I don't feel like I have an intuitive understanding of most situations, and that any purportedly strengths or abilities that I may have, have only come from intense observation of the world. And that at best, I have only an intellectual understanding of such things, if that, but no intuitive, social, or functional understanding, especially when trying to apply, said understanding.

I'm also aware that there may be some, who might not be able/ or be interested, for all I know, in analyzing situations in order to better understand them. For me, the need to observe and gauge things was key to my survival, growing up, and is a trait I have carried with me, since childhood. The only thing I try to insist on for myself is logic, in as much as, anyone can be truly logical. Either something works, has merit, or it doesn't.

I never attack any poster here who hasn't started something first or are newbie trolls trying to pretend to be on the spectrum.
editted to add: I am never afraid to use names in posts and say things as they are as subtlness is beyond my capabilities which is why many here think I am so abrasive.

Eloquence and equality, not elitism, topic

Some people on the Spectrum, many of whom are Asperger Autistics, go through a phase similar to African Americans who view their difference as "better" than whites. This is a reaction to being subjected to racial bigotry. While it is extreme it serves a purpose and may well be part of the healing process enabling an AA to understand and accept him/herself.

For those living with AS, they may for a time develop an intense dislike for NTs. It is hoped this is a temporary condition, and what can come out of the learning is that one is worthy and valued. This is self-acceptance and is a positive outcome as it means coming to terms with self and realistic expectations of others, whether NT or Autistic.