Asperger's Syndrome

[abuja]

I just wanted to really gauge how many people on here a)know what it is b)heard of it c)knows someone who has it d)have it.

[Kysenia]

My wife is a psych instructor in college, she knows quite a bit about it.....

[Tek48]

I have it.

[MarkS]

Yes, Yes, Yes and No.

[abuja]

I have it.

Thanks. I think it takes a lot of confidence to admit to it. Now that I know someone else on here has it, I feel like I can admit to having it as well. I'm still learning to be proud of it, just found out a week ago about it.

[norse79]

I'm a special education teacher so I have had several students who have been diagnosed with it.

[Soterios]

Thanks. I think it takes a lot of confidence to admit to it. Now that I know someone else on here has it, I feel like I can admit to having it as well. I'm still learning to be proud of it, just found out a week ago about it.

You don't need to be proud of it.

You also don't need to be ashamed of it.

NO ONE is perfect.

Live your life to the best of your abilities. Don't worry about any labels people or doctors give you.

[singingtothewheat]

I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to talk about it and that someone else saying they have it has helped.
I personally have problems with depression. I'm also positive that if people had been testing for adhd when I was a kid I would have been diagnosed with at least attention deficit. As an adult I have work around's to help me. I got into a profession when the ability to move quickly from one task to the next is a plus and I get to see a lot of different things which is perfect for me. As a kid, I was the cut up.

[Timebider]

We have a very "Asperger-ish" family. My son is especially so; he goes to a new school that opened here this year for high-functioning kids on the autism spectrum (mostly with Asperger's). Here's a link to an article about the school:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...120202884.html

It's been a lifesaver for us; I homeschooled last year because there is no way he'd ever succeed in a public school classroom (especially here in our area). He thrives at Auburn, where social skills programs and individualized OT services are integrated with the curriculum. I think the school characterizes Asperger's just right: "quirky, bright people."

Lynn
(too many in my zoo to list the whole crew!)

[Skiploder]

We have a very "Asperger-ish" family. My son is especially so; he goes to a new school that opened here this year for high-functioning kids on the autism spectrum (mostly with Asperger's). Here's a link to an article about the school:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...120202884.html

It's been a lifesaver for us; I homeschooled last year because there is no way he'd ever succeed in a public school classroom (especially here in our area). He thrives at Auburn, where social skills programs and individualized OT services are integrated with the curriculum. I think the school characterizes Asperger's just right: "quirky, bright people."

Lynn
(too many in my zoo to list the whole crew!)

One of my operators has it.

27 years old and is a heavy equipment operator.

Best mechanic we have. Once you get accustomed to the little personality quirks, and get used to his sense of humor, you forget he has it.