An approach to my AS based on my research?

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Well, here's my essay to AS based on the things I've read on the Internet and my personal experiences.

1- What is asperger?

Asperger is a neurobiological syndrome which affects social and communication skills.

2- Why do people have asperger?

So far, it is unclear. Strong evidence supports it is a genetic disorder. A condition caused by abnormalities in chromosomes. Deletion, duplication or mutation of genes and differencies in regulatory elements interaction like serotonin. There's also evidence that people in the autistic spectrum have a diminished number of neurons in their amygdala and other brain's regions. This can also be attributed to neurodiversity.

3- What is the amygdala?

The amygdalae are almond-shaped groups of neurons located deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. It is also associated with fear and shor therm memory.

4- What is serotonin?

Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter synthesized in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system.

5- What's the role of amygdalae in learning?

Fear conditioning is the method by which organisms learn to fear new stimuli. It is a form of learning in which fear is associated with a particular neutral context. Fear conditioning is thought to depend upon an area of the brain called the amygdala. Ablation or deactivating of the amygdala can prevent both the learning and expression of fear.

6- Is that the only way human beings learn?

No. There's also the classical conditioning and the eyeblink conditioning theories. But there's no doubt the amygdalae plays its part on the regulation of stimulus. Therefore the learning process is different.

7- How does that condition affect the brain?

Brain scan studies show that in people with autism and Asperger's some of the circuits that would ordinarily link the frontal cortex to the amygdala, which is the brain's emotion center, are not normally hooked up. People on the spectrum are forced to use problem-solving circuits in social situations. This makes them socially awkward, but perhaps it frees more brain
circuits for pure reasoning and greater attention to detail.

8- Is this condition tied only with emotions?

No. There's also evidence that there is underconnectivity in other regions of the brain.

9- This condition can be improved?

Yes. We should strive for brain integration which is our deficit... and learn to compensate with other people core emotions that we lack. The brain likely adapts to the diminished inter-communication by developing more independent, free-standing abilities in each brain center. It is important to have support from a cognitive therapyst and from our family. But even more important is to encourage ourselves to try new activities. The brain is a muscle and can be taught, can be trained and improved. The main difference between high functional austim and low functioning autism is brain integration. Music therapy, meditation, riding a horse, chating with someone unknown. Try everything you can. Experience new activities. It can be done.

10- Is there any cure treatment or medication?

No. Do not take any pills or medication treatment. Have plenty of sleep. Do some sport. Have a healthy diet.

11- Does AS have comorbid conditions?

Yes. We are propense to deppresion, anxiety, ADHD , sensory problems.

12- What can we do about it?

Well, just think about those problems came because we are different. A positive approach to life is the best weapon to deal with it. Be happy. Relax. Don't expect too much from yourself but keep a steady pace. We are here to live and if there are big problems which can't be solved then SMILE! It worth the price to see normal people who doesn't care about being annoyed by a positive attitude. Positiveness is the key.

13- Is there any beneffits from being AS?

Yes, we are blessed with parsimony. Less is better. This is generally regarded as good when judging. We have strong morals and we are honest. But we must learn to keep our mouth shut in these therms. Dishonesty is one defining characteristic of the social human behaviour. We need to keep our observations and thoughts to ourselves. We need a clear path and goals to live by.
Do not say or do nothing if that will hurt someone else more than it will help you. Learn to lie, cheat yourself replacing memories. When you have to lie, just think about a previous experience that correlates with the situation and lie. Lies are everywhere. I don't even know if this is true. lol

14- What's the common problems with social interaction.

There are problems with interaction. But you can learn to compensate and make them invisible. Attitude and your will is all you need. Positiveness, always. Go easy and slow. Notice the progress and write it down to help you remember. Be graceful with failure. Be positive with failure. Smile at failure. Laugh at failure. And you'll look back at failure and learn. I personally believe fear conditioning plays a big factor here. Force yourself into new situations, everyday.

15- What's the role with underconnectivity in social situations?

Envy and Gloating Are Not Recognized Well By People With Aspergers and High Functioning Autism. Fortune of others’ emotions, such as envy and gloating over the other’s misfortune, are complex emotions experienced in situations where events are presumed to be desirable or undesirable for another person. So As don't experience the same social rewards as normals because of discrimination and therefore are less inclined to be socially competitive for the same rewards or even, in some cases, to recognize socially competitive behavior. So if someone is discriminated against, they become less attuned to those who treated them poorly so they naturally would be less competitive. Just four words: Be competitive, be mean! ... from the inside out. Everyone feels that way, they even go to war. Sorry for that comment NT's.


I'm sure I am wrong in 50% of this.. at least. But I wanted to share my perspective with you.
Take care.