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A recent Yale study found that individuals with autism spectrum disorder traits are as good or even slightly better social psychologists than those who do not have traits of autism.
Can you have good social skills with Aspergers?
People can learn social skills and communication skills. Someone with Asperger’s can learn to read the body language of others and how to react. “Neuro-feedback is making a big difference for people with Asperger’s by improving social functioning and decreasing anxiety.
Do people with Aspergers live independently?
Though some may need assistance, many adults live with Asperger’s syndrome independently. However, long-term planning by their family may be required.
How can Aspies help each other?
Aspies can help by making more efforts to communicate, even if it means resorting to written forms. Next Time Next time I want to look at the role that Depression and Self Doubt plays in causing aspies to back off on relationships.
Why do Aspies tend to be quiet in relationships?
The aspie may find it easier to go quiet and say nothing than to speak their mind. The NT side of the relationship will often take this “quietness” to indicate grudging acceptance and may exacerbate the situation by repeating it (for instance, moving more furniture).
What is it like to have an Aspie boyfriend?
In contrast, the aspie boyfriend is very much a thinker. To him, everything has its place and he’ll try not to monopolise your time. He may be so cautious about hurting your feelings that it feels like the relationship is going nowhere because he doesn’t say the words you expect to hear.
When an aspie is overwhelmed by what is going on around him or her it is sometimes not possible to keep interacting with people. Thus, aspies need social breaks from time to time and if at all possible they should be provided those breaks (given they are seeking one).