autism...........

[verte76]

Are there any other autistic Interlanders? Actually I have a "form" of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. Sometimes this stuff is a pain in the . I just updated a site I have on the subject. It's here:

http://scholar76.tripod.com/compassion/

 

[U2Kitten]

Are there any other autistic Interlanders? Actually I have a "form" of autism called Asperger's Syndrome. Sometimes this stuff is a pain in the . I just updated a site I have on the subject. It's here:

http://scholar76.tripod.com/compassion/

I honestly think I have some of those symptoms. I think I have OCD too.

 

[anitram]

Thanks for sharing that page with us. It's very interesting, and although I've known multiple autistic people (and one was a high savant), I have not met anyone with Asperger's before, or if I have, I didn't know it at the time.

I do know what it's like to be in a minority as I have one diagnosed enzyme defect, and possibly a second (I am going to see about that on Monday afternoon). It's good to share your story with people.

 

[wolfeden]

I have a cousin with "high-function" autism (though we think now it's more accurate to call his particular set of symptoms Asperger's) and several learning disabilities run in my family as well, so I hear ya.

it's hard to deal with people that just want to judge you. thank you for sharing that page....

 

[beli]

That doesnt sound like much fun at all. I hope you dont get too much crap from it from people.

I have duplicated internal organs on my left side which give me grief, and can prevent me from partaking in some actiivites.

As well as very pale skin. I was born with not enough skin on my back and the bridge of my nose and have to swim in tshirts in the shade. I wasnt allowed out in the day time at school (and now). In Australia, where the weather is warm and swimming/playing outside is expected I received a lot of crap. Still do.

I imagine you would receive a lot more than I ever did. I trust you have the strength of character to deal with the morons.

 

[verte76]

It can be tough with people who don't understand. U2Kitten, they thought I had OCD at one time, too, or at least symptoms of it. Ugh. It's a pain in the .

 

[The Sage]

My twin brothers have a form of autism...the worst part of it is that they seem to have very little grasp of logic which can be very exasperating at times...

 

[cass]

On the day you posted this topic verte, there was a letter to the editor in my local newspaper. It was from the mother of an autistic child, responding to a previous letter. I was very moved by her response and am now keen to find the original letter that started the debate. When I have time, I'll quote some of it for you and also check out your link.
There are so many ignorant people in this world it is tragic.
I think I told you before my sister works at a preschool and now works one on one with an autistic boy whom she loves.

 

[nbcrusader]

Add me to the Asperger's list.

Also check out the 2003 thread here

Anyone else new to the club?

 

[Screaming Flower]

thanks for sharing your site verte.

 

[bammo2]

Has anyone here read the book 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time' by Mark Haddon? It's written from the point of view of a young lad with asperger's, and has won several awards over here. It's actually aimed at young people, but I found it an incredible read. I'd definitely recommend it

 

[verte76]

Hm, must find that book.