Sunday, September 06, 2009
Kenz- says: Doing Things Changes Things, Not Doing Things Leaves Things Exactly As They Were
Differential diagnosis:
- Difficulty in forming friendships
- A preference for playing alone and not with peers
- No empathy with friends or family
- Ability to talk well, either too much or too little, but difficulty with communication
- Inability to understand that communication involves listening as well as talking
- Inability to understand the rules of social behaviour
- Having trouble accepting conventional social rules
- Dislike any change in setting or routine
- Anger and aggression when things do not happen as they want
- Prone to depression
- Sensitivity to criticism
- A narrow field of interests
- Fascinated by particular inanimate objects
- Eccentricity
- Normal or higher than average intelligence
- Single-mindedness
- Extensive vocabulary
- Expertise in their chosen topic of interest
- Excellent factual memory for their chosen topic of interest
- Dedication and commitment to their job if they work in a supportive environment and their job is suited to their interests
- The drive to perform well at school or work, if given a supportive and inclusive environment
Asperger's disease, a mild and rare form of autism.
*Behind these hazel eyes.
Posted at 11:19 pm by Kenz-
