How do you refer to someone with Aspergers?

Some persons with Asperger’s syndrome prefer to be called ‘Aspergerian’ or ‘aspie’. Others with Asperger’s Syndrome prefer to refer to themselves collectively as ”autistics’, preferring to see themselves as part on one collective spectrum rather than having a condition different or separable from autism itself.

What are adults with Aspergers like?

Adults with Asperger’s syndrome may experience symptoms such as: awkward social interactions. difficulty talking with others. an inability to interpret nonverbal behaviors in others.

What are the characteristics of a typical Aspie?

Most Aspies: are able to easily forgive others. are conscientious, reliable, and honest. are enthusiastic and have a propensity for obsessive research, thus developing a broad and deep base of knowledge in subjects of interest. are free of prejudice. are intelligent and talented.

Are all Aspies savants?

One of the myths of Asperger’s is that all aspies are savants–that we’re born with some profound skill, like the ability to name the day of the week for any date in history, draw the New York subway system from memory, or do complex mathematical calculations in our heads. Some aspies are savants, but sadly, I have no savant skills.

What are the positive traits of Aspergers?

Most kids, teens, and adults with Aspergers have a bunch of positive traits that more than make-up for any negative ones. One Aspie asserted, “Thank God I have Aspergers!” Let’s look at just a few of the positive traits that many with Asperger’s may have. Permission to reprint given by Mark Hutton.

Does it matter if an Aspie likes patterns or chaos?

It doesn’t matter, so long as it makes sense to the aspie. Patterns bring clarity to chaos more than just about anything, and if you abstract the other 16 points on this post a bit, they are all funadamentaly about finding patterns and things that are familiar.