Aspergers
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I was looking it up, im told i got it and i looked for it before but now i actually took the time to look it over
Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.
Dislike any changes in routines.
Appear to lack empathy.
Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others’ speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent.
Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the word "beckon" instead of "call" or the word "return" instead of "come back."
Avoid eye contact or stare at others.
Have unusual facial expressions or postures.
Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or studying astronomy. They may show an unusual interest in certain topics such as snakes, names of stars, or dinosaurs.2
Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball.
He or she may have an awkward walk.
Handwriting is often poor.
Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures. For more information about these symptoms, see sensory integration dysfunction.
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball.
Although the condition is in some ways similar to autism, a child with Asperger's syndrome typically has normal to advanced language and intellectual development. Also, those with Asperger's syndrome typically make more of an effort than those with autism to make friends and engage in activities with others.
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anyway yea, i got aspergers and now that i look at the symptoms.. im like "WHO THE FUCK HAS BE STALKING ME?!?!"
Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.
Dislike any changes in routines.
Appear to lack empathy.
Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others’ speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent.
Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the word "beckon" instead of "call" or the word "return" instead of "come back."
Avoid eye contact or stare at others.
Have unusual facial expressions or postures.
Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or studying astronomy. They may show an unusual interest in certain topics such as snakes, names of stars, or dinosaurs.2
Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball.
He or she may have an awkward walk.
Handwriting is often poor.
Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures. For more information about these symptoms, see sensory integration dysfunction.
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball.
Although the condition is in some ways similar to autism, a child with Asperger's syndrome typically has normal to advanced language and intellectual development. Also, those with Asperger's syndrome typically make more of an effort than those with autism to make friends and engage in activities with others.
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anyway yea, i got aspergers and now that i look at the symptoms.. im like "WHO THE FUCK HAS BE STALKING ME?!?!"
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I'm not saying this applies to you, but I always find it very noticeable how the symptoms of autism and related conditions are also the traits of a shy and very geeky guy. It's also a bit of a chicken and an egg situation - does having geeky interests and being shy lead to autism because you'll go on to be lacking social experience and the feeling of bonding with those around you? Or does autism lead to having geeky interests and being shy because you can't comprehend social cues and "unwritten rules" of group interactions and so withdraw because the situations feel unrewarding or confusing?
Hmm, it's a real puzzler.
Also, you must post pics of these.
Hmm, it's a real puzzler.
Have unusual facial expressions or postures.
Also, you must post pics of these.
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I think its more that these guys would end up that way anyway. Its like asking
so in hinds sight i think its the 2ND one, hmm you should pressed enter there.
but not all geeky guys have aspergers, i only got diagnosed with it last year, not saying i didn't have it til last year, its that it wasn't know that I had it till last year.
well in other words.... if a cool person born cool or just ends up being one? It all depends on the person themselves. Im just one example of a person with Aspergers, I am indeed seen as geeky, but from what i hear people with aspergers go onto living very hapy lives. Well as far as i know.
I mean not all Geeks are into Star wars alone or just Star Trek alone, theres a separation... i think im just babbling now arent i?
i dont like my face =w= my beard~
edit: anyway i left out one part and i pasted it up now
so in hinds sight i think its the 2ND one, hmm you should pressed enter there.
but not all geeky guys have aspergers, i only got diagnosed with it last year, not saying i didn't have it til last year, its that it wasn't know that I had it till last year.
well in other words.... if a cool person born cool or just ends up being one? It all depends on the person themselves. Im just one example of a person with Aspergers, I am indeed seen as geeky, but from what i hear people with aspergers go onto living very hapy lives. Well as far as i know.
I mean not all Geeks are into Star wars alone or just Star Trek alone, theres a separation... i think im just babbling now arent i?
i dont like my face =w= my beard~
edit: anyway i left out one part and i pasted it up now
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Aspergers is massively overreported.
Tons of useless nerds are self-diagnosed Aspergers, because it's a convenient excuse for being socially inept.
Legions more are falsely diagnosed by useless quacks, predominantly in the anglosphere, because it's a level playing field for risperidone/olanzapine/SSRI sales by the metric shitton. Proper differential diagnosis? What's that?
Tons of useless nerds are self-diagnosed Aspergers, because it's a convenient excuse for being socially inept.
Legions more are falsely diagnosed by useless quacks, predominantly in the anglosphere, because it's a level playing field for risperidone/olanzapine/SSRI sales by the metric shitton. Proper differential diagnosis? What's that?
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THE ECONOMY wrote...
Aspergers is massively overreported. Tons of useless nerds are self-diagnosed Aspergers, because it's a convenient excuse for being socially inept.
Legions more are falsely diagnosed by useless quacks, predominantly in the anglosphere, because it's a level playing field for risperidone/olanzapine/SSRI sales by the metric shitton. Proper differential diagnosis? What's that?
well that just may be. but for the people who generally have it... well as far as i know i have it, and since i was young i have had these symptoms, and its not a lack of going outside or not trying to make friends. I was told i had this, i didnt go online and find it. i never even heard of it till last year.
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Wow, pretty much fits the bill for me. I also have this too ever since I was a kid, you're most likely going to get it if some asshole is going to demoralize you early in your life like I had. Since I still have this, I don't know what to say; probably going to see a clinical psychologist again for this so I recommend you do so too.
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You guys probably have either just quarky personality, or in Renovartio's case, a mild form.
It's different in severity for different folks, cause I've met some who can't even read and speak at the same time, and others that don't have any notable issue.
It's not a problem Renovartio, you've been like this your whole life, and one diagnostic of Aspergers isn't gonna change a thing.
You could attend conventions and groups for Aspergers now though.
It's different in severity for different folks, cause I've met some who can't even read and speak at the same time, and others that don't have any notable issue.
It's not a problem Renovartio, you've been like this your whole life, and one diagnostic of Aspergers isn't gonna change a thing.
You could attend conventions and groups for Aspergers now though.
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that a valid point x-gen
and tribly everyone seems too suffer atleast one thing on the list
mild form? Hmmm well in that aspect you need to clairfy your meaning on the mild form part =w= i wouldnt go to a group or anything... aint my style, i didnt even like school.... but thanks for the advice ^^
and tribly everyone seems too suffer atleast one thing on the list
mild form? Hmmm well in that aspect you need to clairfy your meaning on the mild form part =w= i wouldnt go to a group or anything... aint my style, i didnt even like school.... but thanks for the advice ^^
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First of all... there is no valid points. You can only have valid arguments.
Hold on man, you shouldn't be getting formal advice from me. Have you check with a clinical psychologist for this? You need to have medical validation on the syndrome, since you could just be a bit of an oddball. They will provide you with any information you might need, and maybe even medication that'll relief some of the worse symptoms.
Still, having Aspergers is not much of an issue, since according to one of my teacher's, I'm borderline ADHD, and yet I'm doing fine in University. As long as you can function without issue, there's no problem.
But getting professional help will be like living with new glasses. Although you can live without glasses, everything's so much easier with it. Definately recommend.
Hold on man, you shouldn't be getting formal advice from me. Have you check with a clinical psychologist for this? You need to have medical validation on the syndrome, since you could just be a bit of an oddball. They will provide you with any information you might need, and maybe even medication that'll relief some of the worse symptoms.
Still, having Aspergers is not much of an issue, since according to one of my teacher's, I'm borderline ADHD, and yet I'm doing fine in University. As long as you can function without issue, there's no problem.
But getting professional help will be like living with new glasses. Although you can live without glasses, everything's so much easier with it. Definately recommend.
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There's a very high possibility that I have it. 100% of what you said applies to me, at the least as well.
By my understanding, it falls under the Autism Spectrum, its under the group of Developmental Disabilities along with Mental Retardation and Motor Dysfunction - only it is considered as a high function type.
Do not be saddened Reno, we may be impaired in social settings but we make up for it in others, at times our disability is actually what allows us to outperform normal humans in many settings. Youre not any less, think of it as your attribute points have just been redistributed like very low CHA but high on INT or PER.
A poor attempt at humor:
Famous figures designed to have it, L from Death Note and Data from Star trek. And if you didnt like them, Reno, when you grow up youd be just like me, so whats to be sad about
By my understanding, it falls under the Autism Spectrum, its under the group of Developmental Disabilities along with Mental Retardation and Motor Dysfunction - only it is considered as a high function type.
Do not be saddened Reno, we may be impaired in social settings but we make up for it in others, at times our disability is actually what allows us to outperform normal humans in many settings. Youre not any less, think of it as your attribute points have just been redistributed like very low CHA but high on INT or PER.
A poor attempt at humor:
Famous figures designed to have it, L from Death Note and Data from Star trek. And if you didnt like them, Reno, when you grow up youd be just like me, so whats to be sad about
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Well I wouldnt take medician for it anyway =w=
HOw can you not have vaild points?
I never thought having aspergers as an issue, its like they say
"You have a medical problem"
"Um, im totally fine with the way i am. ts you who hasa problem with me."
I also have ADD some think its ADHD... =w=
I dont feel like my Aspergers as a problem or something that needs to be fix'd. With other peoples the first thing they say is "YOu can take pills for that." I dont really want to though, I mean to me its like nothing, its just something I have and i wouldnt want to have to take something for it that i really dont need.
HOw can you not have vaild points?
I never thought having aspergers as an issue, its like they say
"You have a medical problem"
"Um, im totally fine with the way i am. ts you who hasa problem with me."
I also have ADD some think its ADHD... =w=
I dont feel like my Aspergers as a problem or something that needs to be fix'd. With other peoples the first thing they say is "YOu can take pills for that." I dont really want to though, I mean to me its like nothing, its just something I have and i wouldnt want to have to take something for it that i really dont need.
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Don't worry 'bout validity. Take Formal Logics in univerisity if you wish to know why.
I agree with that, although in your case that's cause you have a very mild version where you aren't having problem copying notes or reading and speaking at the same time. Your intelligence is also pretty good. The meds only helps when you need access to some of the abilities that Aspergers restricts.
Well, the key thing is: if it ain't bothering you, it ain't bothering anybody else. If they mind, they don't matter to you. Besides, those with Aspergers tend to be blessed with heightened intelligence, so just think of it as a trade off.
I agree with that, although in your case that's cause you have a very mild version where you aren't having problem copying notes or reading and speaking at the same time. Your intelligence is also pretty good. The meds only helps when you need access to some of the abilities that Aspergers restricts.
Well, the key thing is: if it ain't bothering you, it ain't bothering anybody else. If they mind, they don't matter to you. Besides, those with Aspergers tend to be blessed with heightened intelligence, so just think of it as a trade off.
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well even if you say not i still say you have a good point
well i dont like speaking or making eye contact, but inst everyone scared of public speaking?
but how do you know i only have a mild version, not saying you actually know but im wondering why you think its only mild, I mean we are on the net, maybe im able to express myself more freely like this then i would in person.
well i dont like speaking or making eye contact, but inst everyone scared of public speaking?
but how do you know i only have a mild version, not saying you actually know but im wondering why you think its only mild, I mean we are on the net, maybe im able to express myself more freely like this then i would in person.
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Renovartio wrote...
that a valid point x-genand tribly everyone seems too suffer atleast one thing on the list
mild form? Hmmm well in that aspect you need to clairfy your meaning on the mild form part =w= i wouldnt go to a group or anything... aint my style, i didnt even like school.... but thanks for the advice ^^
Actually, I'm like Ash on this case. I have mostly every symptom on the list you provided(Minus the delayed motor development). I feel that I speak too well with my colleagues and don't have many long term relationships. I went to a psychologist for therapy and it works wonders, through it didn't fix this problem that I still have trouble trying not to avoid company and I can't keep a social connection(who the hell am I kidding, I don't even have facebook). If you feel you're too self conscious by avoiding to make yourself an idiot to your friends, something's may be wrong with you.
Also, do you have problems with making friends and keeping contact with them?
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It's kind of become a running joke on the internet that everybody nerdy says they have Asperger's. The joke itself has gotten out of hand, as the condition represents a very real medical problem for people who have it.
I think in the next version of the DSM manual that psychologists/psychiatrists use for diagnosis, they're debating about removing the separate distinction of "Asperger's Syndrome" and making it fall under the categorization of Autism Spectrum Disorders. No matter how it's classified, though, a medical professional needs to make the diagnosis. There's a big difference between being socially inexperienced, which is what a lot of people into nerdy hobbies can relate to, and having a developmental condition where your brain doesn't process emotional information in the same way as other people. Treatments may be similar in both cases when it comes to encouraging social interaction, but people on the autism spectrum can't just be aggressively prodded into suddenly becoming "normal" in social situations, despite what the internet may think.
Autism is still poorly understood but diagnoses have risen a lot over the last few decades, possibly because doctors are getting better at identifying it now. Since it's a spectrum, there are people who are almost completely impaired on one end and people who are almost entirely normal on the other end. It's interesting to learn about but unfortunately there's kind of a hostile environment when it comes to discussing it on message boards. Part of it might stem from people on the spectrum who don't really realize when they've overstepped their bounds even in a text-based format like this.
I think in the next version of the DSM manual that psychologists/psychiatrists use for diagnosis, they're debating about removing the separate distinction of "Asperger's Syndrome" and making it fall under the categorization of Autism Spectrum Disorders. No matter how it's classified, though, a medical professional needs to make the diagnosis. There's a big difference between being socially inexperienced, which is what a lot of people into nerdy hobbies can relate to, and having a developmental condition where your brain doesn't process emotional information in the same way as other people. Treatments may be similar in both cases when it comes to encouraging social interaction, but people on the autism spectrum can't just be aggressively prodded into suddenly becoming "normal" in social situations, despite what the internet may think.
Autism is still poorly understood but diagnoses have risen a lot over the last few decades, possibly because doctors are getting better at identifying it now. Since it's a spectrum, there are people who are almost completely impaired on one end and people who are almost entirely normal on the other end. It's interesting to learn about but unfortunately there's kind of a hostile environment when it comes to discussing it on message boards. Part of it might stem from people on the spectrum who don't really realize when they've overstepped their bounds even in a text-based format like this.
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It was a medical professional who diagnosied me
yes i do have problem with making friends and staying in contact with them if i dont hang with them every day, i not have a friend, the asshole one which i made in 4th grade, supposibly, i couldnt remember him until we met again in 9th grade, and i felt horrible not knowing him. He is now watching TV behind me =w=
I always feel like an idiot when im talking to other people =w=
yes i do have problem with making friends and staying in contact with them if i dont hang with them every day, i not have a friend, the asshole one which i made in 4th grade, supposibly, i couldnt remember him until we met again in 9th grade, and i felt horrible not knowing him. He is now watching TV behind me =w=
I always feel like an idiot when im talking to other people =w=
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Well... your not alone in this aspect, a lot of people have problems with social contact, I too having this issue. It's a personality thing as well...
And as for how I know you're mild... I don't. I know someone who has the severe form of Aspergers, and she couldn't even read and talk at the same time, so she has to memorize the whole damn thing when giving speeches. Thing is, she's also extremely intelligent, and usually memorize the content perfectly. She also has to type things out, cause she just couldn't write by hand fast or clearly enough to be practical.
Since you have been seen by a psychologist, it's safe to say that you're mild/medium if you haven't been been given special things like academic assistance or medication. If you can write your own notes at school no problem... then you can just put this Asperger's to the back of your mind.
And as for how I know you're mild... I don't. I know someone who has the severe form of Aspergers, and she couldn't even read and talk at the same time, so she has to memorize the whole damn thing when giving speeches. Thing is, she's also extremely intelligent, and usually memorize the content perfectly. She also has to type things out, cause she just couldn't write by hand fast or clearly enough to be practical.
Since you have been seen by a psychologist, it's safe to say that you're mild/medium if you haven't been been given special things like academic assistance or medication. If you can write your own notes at school no problem... then you can just put this Asperger's to the back of your mind.
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i can write but its entirely unreadable... so i type everything out,
I have to read everything out while reading, i just stumble a lot when i try it without reading, Thing is... I can multi-task very well. i can read and talk at the same time, somewhat... hmmm idk...
I have to read everything out while reading, i just stumble a lot when i try it without reading, Thing is... I can multi-task very well. i can read and talk at the same time, somewhat... hmmm idk...
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Renovartio wrote...
i can write but its entirely unreadable... so i type everything out, I have to read everything out while reading, i just stumble a lot when i try it without reading, Thing is... I can multi-task very well. i can read and talk at the same time, somewhat... hmmm idk...
If you don't have problems doing things mentally, then you're just most likely socially inept or having trouble getting your emotions under control; just as long as it's not a biological effect on your brain like mental retardation(not implying anything here).
Btw, I don't get why bad handwriting may be a syndrome. It sounds almost random to me, but I also have bad handwriting so I can't say.