Describing Asperger's To People...

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How would you describe Asperger's to a person who has never heard of it in their life? I am just wondering because myself and another individual have been writing letters back and forth to each other for a couple of months now and I am always telling them that I don't have the best people skills and that I'm never really sure how to act around people. Anway, they are now curious and asking me why I'm always so reserved and have such a difficult time talking to people about myself and so on. So, I was just wondering if you were in that situation, what would you tell that person...

For me, the answer to such questions wouldn't be limited to a description of Asperger's. Experience and temperament are also important factors to consider. Perhaps finding a way to answer the question in a way that reflects you in a more personal way than simply giving a description of Asperger's would be more informative to someone that is trying to understand you.

You might include some of the results of having Asperger's, such as being that you have Asperger's, learning from peers and mentors doesn't come particularly natural to you and so you (probably) have devloped some different behaviors and ways of understanding than what might be typical, causing somewhat of a hinderance to your capability to interact with people and so resulting in you not feeling comfortable with being more open and expressive.

I could help you brainstorm some more, but it is a bit difficult without actually knowing you. Asperger's doesn't define a personality. I can only gather ideas based on assumptions, but if you think at all that I could be on the right track with you and would like me to try some more, then you are welcome to ask.

well i would say, i am just crazy:)

well, actually i would say its a mild form of autism....now i know that is not the most correct term, but it seems to me its all they can relate to, or atleast its something they have heard about in one way or another...

if its someone whom you can talk to in more detail, then i would say its a neurological condition that effects most aspects of ones life...

If I were to tell someone I would say it's mild autism, not Asperger's. People don't really get what Asperger's is anyway, not around here, and they would just look it up on the internet and think oh this person has no empathy beware. So why not say mild autism instead?

it woud go something like this, "hey baby wanna talk about one thing and one thing only? otherwise its gonna get real quiet up in this mother" and i'd add this little disclaimer *this descison will not harm your health and you might get to know a wonderful person

"It is inherently incorrect to speak of the brain as if it is a single, self-contained organ. It would be more proper to understand the brain as an organ system, and each unit therein performs different tasks. To understand Asperger's Syndrome, then, it is important to understand that people who suffer from Asperger Syndrome lack development in regions of the brain that are responsible for the automatic, natural aspects of life. Whether it is picking up subtle social queues, such as the significance of a smile or a frown, or simply walking normally, people who suffer from this disorder simply don't have the knack for it. In compensation, our brains are highly developed in regions that are responsible for planning, thinking, and organizing information. In some cases, people who suffer from Asperger Syndrome are even highly developed in the parts of their brains that are responsible for moral attitudes and even, on occasion, creative thought. As a result, people who suffer from Asperger Syndrome may be highly brilliant and incredibly moral individuals. However, they are subject to be clumsy, and sadly they have a propensity for deeply offending others in spite of the best intentions. Fortunately for those who suffer from this disorder, most of us tend to have more heart for following our passions than for associating with other human beings, and we are usually happiest with a few loyal, devoted friends who have earned our trust over time. Sadly, there are some of us who find ourselves filled with an incredible loneliness, and it hurts. We can also take a much longer time than others to develop certain skills that are necessary for daily living, and this can be a serious impediment for us during all eras of our lives. People who suffer from Asperger Syndrome can require a great deal of patience on the part of others; happily, though, I think you would find that most of us are worth the effort. Speaking strictly for myself, what I crave more than anything else is to have a positive impact on the world in any way that I can, no matter what I have to sacrifice for it. I only hope that my life will be filled with opportunities to live up to this aspiration; moreover, I hope that I will have the strength."

I would send them a link to a website about Aspergers & then explain that not everyone with it has all the traits, or the same traits, & tell them how it affects me personally. I'm not really sure about what I would say specifically though but I would tell them that if they had any questions, they could ask me. Also that might help me explain it more.