Story: Asperger Good -Yet Discriminated Against.

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Asperger Good - Yet Discriminated Against:
https://www.science20.com/alpha_meme/as ... nst-139409

EXCERPTS from 'Asperger Good Yet Discriminated Against' - EXCERPTS really "hit the nail on the head!!"

* Those with Asperger’s syndrome are forced to deal more rationally with social issues; that is the way we function; that is the way those residing on the ‘high functioning’ autism spectrum “highly function”.

* Pathological thought can be helpful, especially the Asperger’s variety. the way we function; that is the way those residing on the ‘high functioning’ autism spectrum

* In order to function in society, we do not just prefer to be rational, but we are forced to “It seems that for certain scientific or artistic excellence a dash of autism is needed.”

I'm glad the author is proud. I am and am not: I wish I could find where I fit (and articulate how I would). My skills always surprise me: I am not sure how reliable they are or in what way they apply. It seems like too often the positives are cast as negatives. Sigh.

I have always thought that HFA/Autism wouldn't really be as big of a problem if it was appreciated/facilitated more. Like imagine if you could stim in public, people were more aware etc.?! Hopefully that day comes but in the mean time we should try to see the positives. Sadly, the only thing I can currently do at my age is join the awareness group at the school and educate my peers. Wish I could do more...