> > On May 5, 1:49=EF=BF=BDam, ren <ren1...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >> * doesn't pick up on social cues, lacks social skills, can't maintain
> >> a conversation.

> >> * dislikes changes in routines.

> >> * doesn't have empathy for others.

> >> * doesn't understand subtle differences in words. Doesn't understand
> >> jokes. Takes everything literally.

> >> * has an advanced vocabulary and uses rarely used words where simpler
> >> words are better.

> >> * is preoccupied with just a few interests and knows a lot about those
> >> interests. Lectures often about those interests but does not welcome
> >> comments.

> >> * internal thoughts are often verbalized.

> >> * has heightened sensitivity.

> >>http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms

> > I don't where you dug up this nonsense, but I have Asperger's syndrome
> > diagnosis by the top autism expert in the world and I:

> > DO have great empathy for others

> > have SUPERB understanding of subtle differences in words which is
> > pretty impressive but NOT because of my autism but because I'm foreign-
> > born and self-taught in English (incidently, I write for top British
> > newspapers and magazines and get paid, yes, I'm a journo, with
> > Asperger's and I'm pretty good)

> > I DO understand jokes and have a wicked sense of humour and often make
> > people laugh till they cry (most top comedians in the world have
> > Asperger's - look at Jim Carey? is bhe NOT funny? he has AS and is a
> > great person, caring, intelligent and funny. Dan Ackroyd - another
> > comedian - also has AS, check if you don't believe me)

> > I do use simple words for simple people and more complex words to
> > express exactly what I need expressing EXACTLY because I need to make
> > use of those subtle nuances - isn't that why God gave us language? not
> > a set of simple commands?

> > I have many and varied interests but thing I'm most interested in I
> > tend to become very good at.

> > I do however welcome comments (but I don't have to agree with rubbish
> > and ignorant ones, do I? I'm after all autistic, I do not blindly
> > follow - I lead, so what's wrong with that?)

> > About internat thoughts being often verbalised is also wrong.

> > Many people think differently to what they acrually say. Autistics on
> > the other hand are not afraid of social rejection and ridicule (we get
> > it every day of our lives so what's the difference?) so we're just
> > braver than most in saying exactly what we think, without sugar
> > coating and bullshit.

> > Yes, I do have hightened sensitivity... to ignorance, injustice,
> > bullying behaviours, stupidity, greed and bygotry - I can't stand it
> > and I always speak out against it.

> > p.s. by the way, discussing another person behind their back AND using
> > the implied disability to shame them with is classed as BULLYING - the
> > lowest form of expressing own insecurity by violating other's right to
> > be respected and treated as equal.

> > have fun!

> > if you want to take autistics on - try and see ho far you get.

> > I'm laughing my socks off already as the 'normals' brain simply can't
> > compete!!!!!

> > have a great day!

> > Roza
> > autistic and proud