Do you know anyone diagnosed with Asperger's who you wouldn't easily suspect as having it, unless they told you?
Common stereotypes of Asperger's are:
1. Dry/logical thinking (some have a "Spock-like" demeanor)
2. Strong math/science ability, OR * interest (*: there are some who are intensely preoccupied with Science, but aren't gifted in Math)
3. Generalized "geekiness" (techie-freaks, extensive knowledge of things and how they work, academically gifted)
4. Low self-awareness (often disregards his/her personal appearance; appears rude/tactless because they're "too honest" and blunt; the person doesn't care what others think of he/she)
Do you know an Aspie who doesn't fit any of these stereotypes, in which, perhaps, the OPPOSITE of these traits is true? (hyper self-aware; terrible math/science ability; chronically undermotivated, underachieving in school; not very logical)
2007-05-26
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