Trying to explain AS in a simple way:

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with a predicted Aspergers contestant on a well known talent show that is coming up, people are beginning to discuss AS, but are very ignorant to what it actually is.

 

I was shocked at the lack of knowledge and what people were saying about it.

 

So thought I would post them a message explaining a little about it. but I am not too good at putting things into words, so let me know what you think, or what else I should add before sharing it with others.

 

 

 

 

Asperger Syndrome (AS)

 

AS is a form of autism.

 

The main problem for AS people is social interaction and communication.

 

They may have difficulties in the following areas:

 

 

 

 

*undestanding social rules - social situations unsure of how to act

 

*starting/ending conversations, or knowing what to discuss

 

*understanding facial expressions and body language

 

*struggle to make and keep friends

 

*struggle to understand jokes, sarcasm and metaphors.

 

*expressing themselves emotionally

 

*understanding how other people feel

 

*knowing how to react to other peoples emotions

 

 

 

A person who has Aspergers can also:

 

* be very honest - if someone asks do you like my new hair style they may be honest and say no I don't

 

* intellegent with an average or above average IQ

 

* love routine and structure

 

* have a special interest which they become an expert in

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what do u think? is this ok, do i need to add more, or take things out?

[bid]

Looks good to me!

 

Bid

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thanx bid, obv i could have said a lot more about it, but don't want to make it too long or too negative either, just so that people can have a little more understanding about what it actually is!