
Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills, normal to above normal intelligence, and standard language development.

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I am recently on the rebound from 10 day sint "In the hospital", after a nasty bout of anxiety. This was also coupled with horrible behaviors, and stereo-typing (ironic name, huh?). Now I'm not saying that Asperger's dosen't pose certain interferance to life. But we also have some up sides. Our innate desire to learn more, hat can blossom some real good. For instance; a dear friend gave me a Taylor guitar. That guitar has given me so much joy, and my Aspergian desire to be meticlous comes in real handy.
How, how about what "gift", have been given to you!
Posted on 02/07/09, 01:02 am
How, how about what "gift", have been given to you!
Posted on 02/07/09, 01:02 am
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Best of all, it's how I met my husband and stepson. When I met my stepson, he was almost 5 years old, and behaved like a wild animal. He'd been diagnosed with ADHD. I was really hesitant to get into a relationship with his father because of how he acted.
The two of them are easily the greatest gift AS has given me. I first discovered that AS existed trying to understand and help my stepson. The more I learned, the more I realized my husband had it, too. It took me a couple more years to realize they weren't the only ones! After years of diagnoses with the "popular" disorder of the year (organic brain disorder, bipolar disorder, x,y and z personality disorders, etc.), I'd finally found the key that made my whole life make sense.
The greatest gift having AS has given me is the ability to see the world differently. I see detail and the big picture simultaneously - even if it may not always make any sense to me. As I told my stepson, "See that land for sale near our house? Most people drive by it every day and see nothing but an empty lot - if they notice it at all. YOU look at that lot and see a place of possibility and adventure. Full of interesting rocks and lizards, plants and little animals." We may not see things the way everyone else does, but that doesn't mean we see or know LESS.
I have been blessed with more than one gift.
I love to write and for a little while it was my career however, the anxiety and social contact got to me.
I find enjoyment in the unnoticed world around us.I do believe if it wasn't for AS, I'd be like the ones in the world that just live life with tunnel vision, missing the little pleasures in life. I truly enjoy seeing the beauty of a dragonfly or the work that an ant is doing. I am always amazed at the spider and how well the little thing keeps it's web so tidy, and how it draws it's prey into it's web. And the birds of the world, and how each one is different for the next. Yes, these are truly gifts of AS, and I am so happy to have it since I can truly taste the "good life."
Kari :)
It is positive each day to focus on myself in both directions the difficulties and the gifts. Now that I am considerably older I can see easier what I am doing to myself. How I create with my intention. I can no longer blame anyone else, now I see what is going on the way it really is. This is one of my gifts to know, and respond with unconditional love anyway. Insightful helpfulness and compassion that I can show for others gives me the greatest pleasure. I make a habit of giving and letting myself receive each day. Even though I do spend alot of time alone, to be able to cope better. My thoughts and energy stay focused on being helpful in whatever way the universe gives me direction. Through staying open and receptive, ideas blossom in my head with I can then share with others.
Thanks for sharing Dirtbath I will be open to more insights from your gifts and others.