Who has asperger's syndrome?

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am not retarded, I have what is known as Asperger's Syndrome- which to doc's is like being 'a little bit autistic'- but it is a lesser problem to those whom have it. My I.Q. is over 130, and I have an extremely good memory to say the least- photographic -and am very musically inclined. I have a recognized mental disability but most people dont even know what Asperger's is. People with this disorder can be doctor's or lawyers, they just have very difficult isssues with emotions, intimacy, trust and things of that nature, my perception is off. Now, if this defines me as 'retarded' than fine. If I was to be SO LUCKY as to be with this person that I want that has Autism and is a little worse off than I- he isnt going to get an erection and sit and tolerate touching of that nature without WANTING to do it-- they HATE to be touched; now that is Autistics, not people just having mild retardation-- but the guy up top said it is illegal in all cases unless you are also retarded and that is not

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OK boy... what is your question??? Fine.. no, I dont know anyone with asperger's syndrome - havent come across a case of it even yet - but I DO know what it is..So do i get the 10 points?
Asperger Syndrome or (Asperger's Disorder) is a neurobiological disorder - a pattern of behaviors in several young boys who had normal intelligence and language development, but who also exhibited autistic-like behaviors and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. Individuals with AS can exhibit a variety of characteristics and the disorder can range from mild to severe. Persons with AS show marked deficiencies in social skills, have difficulties with transitions or changes and prefer sameness. They often have obsessive routines and may be preoccupied with a particular subject of interest. They have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues (body language) and very often the individual with AS has difficulty determining proper body space. Often overly sensitive to sounds, tastes, smells, and sights, the person with AS may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else seems to hear or see. It's important to remember that the person with AS perceives the world very differently. Therefore, many behaviors that seem odd or unusual are due to those neurological differences and not the result of intentional rudeness or bad behavior, and most certainly not the result of "improper parenting".

By definition, those with AS have a normal IQ and many individuals (although not all), exhibit exceptional skill or talent in a specific area. Because of their high degree of functionality and their naiveté, those with AS are often viewed as eccentric or odd and can easily become victims of teasing and bullying. While language development seems, on the surface, normal, individuals with AS often have deficits in pragmatics and prosody. Vocabularies may be extraordinarily rich and some children sound like "little professors." However, persons with AS can be extremely literal and have difficulty using language in a social context. At this time there is a great deal of debate as to exactly where AS fits. It is presently described as an autism spectrum disorder and Uta Frith, in her book AUTISM AND ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, described AS individuals as "having a dash of Autism".