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Jews, Autism, and Perception.

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Sir Ulrich:
I was diagnosed with Aspergers at a young age, in all honesty being stuck in "special" schools for it fucked me up more than it did help me. I didnt learn any basic social skills until 3 years ago and I was antisocial as hell. I ended up getting abused by the teachers a ton which is the prime reason I am rather rebellious to authority and whatnot. I learned more in the past 3 years than I did ANYBIT in those damn schools. And when it came to my peers I often than not found myself annoyed by them because all they gave a sh** about was drugs sex and crappy music. In all honesty I dont even think I got it, I did take an asspie quotent test and came back as NT rather than asspie. Years ago I would come back as asspie. I have no clue whats happening but I seem to be breaking out of it slowly but surely, probably being stuck in schools full of them made me learn stereotyped asperger behavior? Not sure but my mood problems and OCD seem to cripple me worse than aspergers.

Thorsteinn:
Ulrich I have some questions: Who were you diagnosed by in what year at what age? Have you taken the Wired.com AQ test? Are you aware that mood disorders and OCD are very common co-morbid disorders with Aspergers?

For example for me its: UNR's Downing Clinic + a state Neuropsychiatrist, 2002, 23; Yep & scored well above the needed line; I've got Dysgraphia, ADD, & Severe Emotinal Handicap.

Sir William:
I thought Ivan meant ethnic Jews, not those who follow the theology.  In any case, it is unfortunate- but basic human behavior is to fear and sometimes deny that which we cannot see or understand.  I've had no real exposure to autism or Asperger's- in fact, Ulrich and Ivan are the first two people I've ever met that suffer from either(that I know of...there could've been others who just didn't say so, and in retrospect, I fully believe that was the case- which would explain what I saw as inexplicable behavior at the time) so this is all new ground for me.

I wasn't always the most understanding or kind person, but I did and do try and I think that's what makes it so that I don't view such instances as something to run screaming from.  I have a much better understanding of both maladies, if only because knowing people somewhat personally who have them led me to wanting to know more about them.

As far as adaptation and expectations go, we're all human beings, we're all going to make mistakes and do things we regret.  I think, Ivan, you'll find that some people are more receptive to your condition and needs than others, and as such, more willing to make allowances and/or alter their thought patterns and behavior, especially if they're given the chance to get to know you and not just your condition- and that's just the way the world works.  It isn't fair, I know.  You think it's hard being Jewish with an ASD, try being Black!  You wouldn't believe how many doors have slammed shut in my face, both literally and figuratively, just because of the color of my skin.  I suppose I shouldn't complain as it hasn't always been a hindrance and I'm told I'm lucky that I'm not darker.  LOL;)

Sir James A:

--- Quote from: Hersir Thorsteinn on 2012-12-28, 09:46:58 ---Have you taken the Wired.com AQ test?

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I got a 34. No idea what that means?

Thorsteinn:
You may be black, but at least you don't feel like your on the wrong planet.

Besides, ever since the Great Black/Jew Conference of '47 we've been cool. So sayeth Lenny Kravitz, the Hebrew Hammer, & Mel Brooks!  ;D

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