tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post513377347184372695..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism Reality NB Reviews Alex Plank's "Autism" Reality VideoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-47718281908190772202009-12-17T17:40:39.421-04:002009-12-17T17:40:39.421-04:00I am one of those ultra-high functioning people wi...I am one of those ultra-high functioning people with Asperger's Syndrome, and I'm not as normal-looking as he is. I'm really good at communcating at fist, but long-term relationships are emotional expression and affect are next to impossible. Physical affection? Forget it. Of course, I love busy, crowded events as long as I don't have to talk to anyone, have a quiet space to self-stimulate, etc. And give me five minutes to respond to each question. Hopefully the cops won't show and arrest me for being "crazy" when I do my little "Aspie" dance.<br /><br />That's pretty normal, right? Uh-huh.Adriannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-17997708115489290302009-12-15T09:05:26.739-04:002009-12-15T09:05:26.739-04:00I left this comment at a "Neurodiverse" ...I left this comment at a "Neurodiverse" blog and it was never published:<br /><br />"I don’t know why Asperger’s always seems to be associated with “ultra-high-functioning” and “talent.” Throughout my life I’ve seen plenty of those diagnosed with “Asperger’s” who are just as disabled as those with “Kanner’s Autism.” They only difference I could see is that they didn’t have a speech delay.<br /><br />I’m not sure where the stereotype of “Aspie” genius comes from because most “Aspies” I know are NOT superior in any way: they have serious difficulties in life. When I see people like Ari Ne’eman, Katie Milller et.el. say they have Asperger’s it is clear to me that they are obviously VERY high functioning Asperger’s because everyone else I have ever seen in real life with an AS label is nothing like the “Aspies” I see on the internet.<br /><br />Heck, I was even diagnosed with Asperger’s once because I am a “high-functioning autistic” and some doctors will label every high-functioning autistic with Asperger’s regardless of history or present level of functioning. I’m obviously nothing like a non-verbal adult in a group home but yet I’m nothing like Shiny Aspies, either.<br /><br />So, I just use the HFA label for myself since “Autistic Disorder” has been my primary diagnosis for years."Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540927559726674184noreply@blogger.com