anyone understand aspergers?

Question

i have this friend..who i think has aspergers...he gets these explosions with me and some other people..where he gets mad over something so small..and then will ignore me for weeks and up to months. and when i can finally get him to come around..he'll almost start crying and saying how he doesnt understand why he is doin this. its becoming soo repetive. this isnt another "guy problem" hes my friend and i think he needs to be better understood. i hate how he does this, but i care about him. they say they have obsessions. his is sports..he can tell you anything about the tigers. any sport, he plays it, and well. i was playing a game of basketball in his backyard and he takes it too seriously. i flat out said i dont play this well..and he got soo mad and went on how im just lazy...and such. and then chose to ignore me for a couple of days. now we havent spoken in a month and im less stressed out. but i think hes gotta real problem with how is behavior is so repetive. he acts like a child.

Answer 1

It is a neurological condition on the autistic spectrum. Unlike most neurological conditions there are no medical treatments for this disorder.
It is not a mental illness, it cannot be caused by trauma or neglect, further more, nor cured by therapy, change of life style or attitude.
It is mostly found in males but females may have it too but less in number.
This disorder is not results of brain damage, in least in part, genetic.
It is a life long condition..as an adult vast majority become semi/fully independent.
It is a disorder, something no one can catch. Those with this disorder should not be feared but accepted in society.
There acceptance or rejection plays much on how they react. Trying with much difficulty to show you they too are human and understand more than you may understand. Be friendly without being afraid because there is nothing to be afraid of.

Answer 2

I have Asperger's so I know a lot about it.

Based on just that information, I couldn't tell you if he has it or not. What I can tell you is that it would be extremely odd for someone with Asperger's to be really good at lots of sports. People with Asperger's usually have poor coordination. Sometimes they're just a little clumsy, but sometimes it's really bad. The technical term for it if it's really bad is Dyspraxia.

Maybe you could talk to him about going to see a psychologist? Then can tell him what is wrong with him, if anything.