WHAT IS ASPERGER'S?

[almaty 19]

WHAT IS ASPERGER'S?

Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Signs and symptoms of Asperger's syndrome include:

Engaging in one-sided, long-winded conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject

Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures

Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather or snakes

Appearing not to understand, empathize with, or be sensitive to others' feelings

Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor

Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast

Moving clumsily, with poor coordination

Having an odd posture or a rigid gait

bill gates is an asperie...

[SteveLaura 0]

Since becoming a member of VJ, I have cancelled my subscription to the Reader's Digest.

Cheers, Dean!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

A lot of these conditions share similarities - not being able to empathise with or understand people's feelings is also a symptom of sociopathy, isn't it?

[rebeccajo 14]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

[SteveLaura 0]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

Absolutely. Just look at his cardies.

[rebeccajo 14]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

Absolutely. Just look at his cardies.

LOL.

I had to get Wes to tell me what a 'cardie' is.

How you feeling, Steve?

[almaty 19]

A lot of these conditions share similarities - not being able to empathise with or understand people's feelings is also a symptom of sociopathy, isn't it?

a different variables are involved ..the asperie has a conscious and does not victimize others...also, the reason for the lack of empathy to an extent, is the narrow mindness task orientation of their disorder..

[churipu 4]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

I heard about it too...and I also read somewhere that some think Einstein was too.

What is a cardie?

[rebeccajo 14]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

I heard about it too...and I also read somewhere that some think Einstein was too.

What is a cardie?

A cardigan.

[churipu 4]

bill gates is an asperie...

Really?

I heard about it too...and I also read somewhere that some think Einstein was too.

What is a cardie?

A cardigan.

LOL thanks! I am from Italy had no way to ever figure that one out on my own without yr (Wes's) help!

Edited March 28, 2008 by churipu

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I read some information into a possible link between autism and pitocin (a synthetic form of oxytocin), which is commonly used to induce labor in women. Oxytocin, which the woman's body naturally produces stops being produced when pitocin is introduced. Among many functions for both mother and child, oxytocin stimulates mental alertness in babies when they are breastfed, causes the uterus to contract, helps to trigger an emotional bond between mother and child, and acts as a powerful anti-depressant. Researchers have used oxytocin on autistic children and found them to become more responsive and aware of other people's facial expressions. Interesting stuff....nature, that is.

Edited March 28, 2008 by Mister Fancypants

[David-and-Mae 15]

WHAT IS ASPERGER'S?

Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Signs and symptoms of Asperger's syndrome include:

*Engaging in one-sided, long-winded conversations, without noticing if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject

*Displaying unusual nonverbal communication, such as lack of eye contact, few facial expressions, or awkward body postures and gestures

*Showing an intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, weather or snakes

*Appearing not to understand, empathize with, or be sensitive to others' feelings

*Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor

*Speaking in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or unusually fast

*Moving clumsily, with poor coordination

*Having an odd posture or a rigid gait

Brother Dean, I didn't know that you knew my ex-boyfriend so well, you can even describe his characteristics. Were you friends?

JUST KIDDING!

--Mae

[SteveLaura 0]

LOL.

I had to get Wes to tell me what a 'cardie' is.

How you feeling, Steve?

Pretty good, thanks. I started the TB treatment this morning and had my last beer yesterday evening. Like my clients, I can now use the "I have been sober since.." line.

[rebeccajo 14]

LOL.

I had to get Wes to tell me what a 'cardie' is.

How you feeling, Steve?

Pretty good, thanks. I started the TB treatment this morning and had my last beer yesterday evening. Like my clients, I can now use the "I have been sober since.." line.

Empathy is a powerful thing.......

Hope you get along allright with this. We're in your corner.

[SteveLaura 0]

LOL.

I had to get Wes to tell me what a 'cardie' is.

How you feeling, Steve?

Pretty good, thanks. I started the TB treatment this morning and had my last beer yesterday evening. Like my clients, I can now use the "I have been sober since.." line.

Empathy is a powerful thing.......

Hope you get along allright with this. We're in your corner.

Thanks!

I think it's gonna be sort of interesting. Tho I'm not a heavy drinker, I haven't really spent a great length of time without alcohol since I was maybe 16. I've been trying to think of what I'll drink in social situations, as I'm not a soda drinker. Water? (If I can get the wait staff to understand me. One of the simplest elements in the universe and yet no one understands it when I say it. My proper Southern Counties accent turns it into "Wor-tah".)