Asperger's syndrome?

[Guest guest]

> It is asperger's

> and it is one of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

>

> What are your sister's symptoms/behaviors???

let's see...

She's disorganized, not much personal hygiene, reads very well, but

non-stop, talks non-stop about her books and movies. You can't have a

normal conversation with her. (actually, recently it has gotten a

little better. I think I have had a couple of normal conversations

with her, and was very surprised and impressed with it) She either

doesn't get her homework done, or if she does it, she doesn't turn it

in. she acts different...she's 14 but isn't interested in what the

other 14 year old girls are interested in. She doesn't have a lot of

friends. She doesn't like to go out and do things, usually she's in

her room reading or listening to music (this could also be that she's

14). She is clumsy (she's 14 and still doesn't know how to skip

rope). Is a messy eater, has sloppy handwriting and takes a long time

to write something. She takes a long time to do just about anything

but read. She's VERY fast at reading. She always wants to be the

boss, and she's very stubborn. She'll defend ideas even though she

knows they don't make sense. She is also VERY helpful! She'll do

anything for you. She's very sweet. She can unscramble words like

nobody's business and somehow just knows what number corresponds to

each letter of the alphabet. I'm sure I've left out a lot but those

are a few of her symptoms.

[Guest guest]

Boy, homeopathy with a classical homeopath sure might be of help here

BEFORE they drug her.

Let me know if you are interested.

Sheri

At 09:49 PM 12/20/2000 -0000, you wrote:

>> It is asperger's

>> and it is one of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

>>

>> What are your sister's symptoms/behaviors???

>

>let's see...

>She's disorganized, not much personal hygiene, reads very well, but

>non-stop, talks non-stop about her books and movies. You can't have a

>normal conversation with her. (actually, recently it has gotten a

>little better. I think I have had a couple of normal conversations

>with her, and was very surprised and impressed with it) She either

>doesn't get her homework done, or if she does it, she doesn't turn it

>in. she acts different...she's 14 but isn't interested in what the

>other 14 year old girls are interested in. She doesn't have a lot of

>friends. She doesn't like to go out and do things, usually she's in

>her room reading or listening to music (this could also be that she's

>14). She is clumsy (she's 14 and still doesn't know how to skip

>rope). Is a messy eater, has sloppy handwriting and takes a long time

>to write something. She takes a long time to do just about anything

>but read. She's VERY fast at reading. She always wants to be the

>boss, and she's very stubborn. She'll defend ideas even though she

>knows they don't make sense. She is also VERY helpful! She'll do

>anything for you. She's very sweet. She can unscramble words like

>nobody's business and somehow just knows what number corresponds to

>each letter of the alphabet. I'm sure I've left out a lot but those

>are a few of her symptoms.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Sheri,

Yes, I'm interested! My parents aren't into drugs either. They'd

rather do something natural (diet, vitamins, herbs...) In fact, my

mom has the name of a homeopath in the area that a friend of hers

uses. I wonder if it is a " classical homeopath " .

> Boy, homeopathy with a classical homeopath sure might be of help

here

> BEFORE they drug her.

> Let me know if you are interested.

> Sheri

[Guest guest]

>

>It is asperger's

>and it is one of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

>

caused by vax/and antibiotics>

[Guest guest]

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> >It is asperger's

> >and it is one of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

> >

>

> caused by vax/and antibiotics>

Is that for certain?

[Guest guest]

see thinktwice.com

At 11:48 PM 12/23/00 -0000, you wrote:

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>> >and it is one of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

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>> caused by vax/and antibiotics>

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>Is that for certain?

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[Guest guest]

Nope, this time *I* was even slower! :-)

Inger

Re: Asperger's Syndrome?

Ahhhhhhhhh the relevance has just hit me 'ass-burgers' :-) I always

get there eventually - always the last to get a joke - or figure out

if it is actually a joke :-)

> >

> > My eleven year old son and I have officially been diagnosed with

> > Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the disorder is

> > politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey sandwiches

> > syndrome. Any thoughts?

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Nope, this time *I* was even slower! :-)

Inger

Re: Asperger's Syndrome?

Ahhhhhhhhh the relevance has just hit me 'ass-burgers' :-) I always

get there eventually - always the last to get a joke - or figure out

if it is actually a joke :-)

> >

> > My eleven year old son and I have officially been diagnosed with

> > Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the disorder is

> > politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey sandwiches

> > syndrome. Any thoughts?

> >

>

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Why Donkey Sandwich Syndrome? They both indicate a$$. A$$ burger. A donkey is an ass, and a donkey sanwich is an ass sandwich. I think it would be just as cruel actually.kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote: My eleven year old son and I have officially been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the disorder is politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey sandwiches syndrome. Any thoughts?

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[Guest guest]

Why Donkey Sandwich Syndrome? They both indicate a$$. A$$ burger. A donkey is an ass, and a donkey sanwich is an ass sandwich. I think it would be just as cruel actually.kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote: My eleven year old son and I have officially been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the disorder is politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey sandwiches syndrome. Any thoughts?

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[Guest guest]

From what you have told us about yourself, I think it

is quite clear that you are suffering from " horse's

arse syndrome "

--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:

> My eleven year old son and I have officially been

> diagnosed with

> Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the

> disorder is

> politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey

> sandwiches

> syndrome. Any thoughts?

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

From what you have told us about yourself, I think it

is quite clear that you are suffering from " horse's

arse syndrome "

--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:

> My eleven year old son and I have officially been

> diagnosed with

> Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the

> disorder is

> politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey

> sandwiches

> syndrome. Any thoughts?

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

OK, that's enough now. Although perhaps not the most appropriate of

introductions, it was obviously just a typical Aspie world-play joke, so no

need to start with real insults.

Does either of you have anything serious you wish to discuss about AS?

Inger,

Co-administrator

Re: Asperger's Syndrome?

From what you have told us about yourself, I think it

is quite clear that you are suffering from " horse's

arse syndrome "

--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:

> My eleven year old son and I have officially been

> diagnosed with

> Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the

> disorder is

> politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey

> sandwiches

> syndrome. Any thoughts?

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

OK, that's enough now. Although perhaps not the most appropriate of

introductions, it was obviously just a typical Aspie world-play joke, so no

need to start with real insults.

Does either of you have anything serious you wish to discuss about AS?

Inger,

Co-administrator

Re: Asperger's Syndrome?

From what you have told us about yourself, I think it

is quite clear that you are suffering from " horse's

arse syndrome "

--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:

> My eleven year old son and I have officially been

> diagnosed with

> Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the

> disorder is

> politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey

> sandwiches

> syndrome. Any thoughts?

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

That's great. You can be the farmer. Old mcdonald had a farm e i e i o. alan stuart mcdonald <mczepp@...> wrote: From what you have told us about yourself, I think itis quite clear that you are suffering from "horse'sarse syndrome"--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:> My eleven year old son and I have officially been> diagnosed with > Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the> disorder is > politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey> sandwiches > syndrome. Any thoughts?> > > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

That's great. You can be the farmer. Old mcdonald had a farm e i e i o. alan stuart mcdonald <mczepp@...> wrote: From what you have told us about yourself, I think itis quite clear that you are suffering from "horse'sarse syndrome"--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:> My eleven year old son and I have officially been> diagnosed with > Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the> disorder is > politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey> sandwiches > syndrome. Any thoughts?> > > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

LOL!

But come on now guys... let's talk about something constructive, shall we?

Any more interesting questions, for example? (So that I get to rant some more about my favorite pet peeves...) ;-)

Inger

Re: Asperger's Syndrome?

That's great. You can be the farmer. Old mcdonald had a farm e i e i o. alan stuart mcdonald <mczepp@...> wrote: From what you have told us about yourself, I think itis quite clear that you are suffering from "horse'sarse syndrome"--- kevoinitch <kevoinitch@...> wrote:> My eleven year old son and I have officially been> diagnosed with > Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the> disorder is > politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey> sandwiches > syndrome. Any thoughts?> > > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Okay,

It looks like Inger took care of this before I got here.

For the newbies, however, I do want to say that this and the other

FAM forums are somewhat different from the bigger web forums because

we refrain from verbal horseplay.

(Just had to throw that in. )

The people that post here are here because they are sick and tired of

the immature jabs, bickering, and fighting that one oftens sees on

those other boards. They want peace, quiet, and friendship. So let's

try to post with that in mind. Okay folks?

And to answer the original question, Asperger (pronounced Az-perger,

not ass-burger) was the doctor who described and studied the

phenomenon that most of us have. If people want to make " ass " es out

of themselves by misprouncing the name, that is there perrogative. It

only shows how uneducated they are.

Tom

Administrator

My eleven year old son and I have officially been diagnosed with

Asperger's Syndrome. We feel that the name for the disorder is

politically incorrect and should be renamed, donkey sandwiches

syndrome. Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Well, THAT certainly stopped converation, didn't it?

Tom

.......

Okay,

It looks like Inger took care of this before I got here.

For the newbies, however, I do want to say that this and the other

FAM forums are somewhat different from the bigger web forums because

we refrain from verbal horseplay.

(Just had to throw that in. )

The people that post here are here because they are sick and tired of

the immature jabs, bickering, and fighting that one oftens sees on

those other boards. They want peace, quiet, and friendship. So let's

try to post with that in mind. Okay folks?

And to answer the original question, Asperger (pronounced Az-perger,

not ass-burger) was the doctor who described and studied the

phenomenon that most of us have. If people want to make " ass " es out

of themselves by misprouncing the name, that is there perrogative. It

only shows how uneducated they are.

Tom

Administrator

[Guest guest]

Well, THAT certainly stopped converation, didn't it?

Tom

.......

Okay,

It looks like Inger took care of this before I got here.

For the newbies, however, I do want to say that this and the other

FAM forums are somewhat different from the bigger web forums because

we refrain from verbal horseplay.

(Just had to throw that in. )

The people that post here are here because they are sick and tired of

the immature jabs, bickering, and fighting that one oftens sees on

those other boards. They want peace, quiet, and friendship. So let's

try to post with that in mind. Okay folks?

And to answer the original question, Asperger (pronounced Az-perger,

not ass-burger) was the doctor who described and studied the

phenomenon that most of us have. If people want to make " ass " es out

of themselves by misprouncing the name, that is there perrogative. It

only shows how uneducated they are.

Tom

Administrator

[Guest guest]

Tom:

" Well, THAT certainly stopped conversation, didn't it? "

Sure seems like it!

Does ANYONE have anything to tell or ask about AS?

I can start:

Do you find your AS to be more of an asset than limitation, or more of a

limitation than an asset? Or both?

For me it is both. Though I'm still glad to be an Aspie/HFA.

My biggest limitation is my chemical sensitivity and being so utterly

exhausted from even the most moderate amount of socializing or work.

My biggest asset I think is being able to think globally &

multidimensionally and to see unconventional solutions to various problems,

plus my sense of order & harmony.

Inger

[Guest guest]

Tom:

" Well, THAT certainly stopped conversation, didn't it? "

Sure seems like it!

Does ANYONE have anything to tell or ask about AS?

I can start:

Do you find your AS to be more of an asset than limitation, or more of a

limitation than an asset? Or both?

For me it is both. Though I'm still glad to be an Aspie/HFA.

My biggest limitation is my chemical sensitivity and being so utterly

exhausted from even the most moderate amount of socializing or work.

My biggest asset I think is being able to think globally &

multidimensionally and to see unconventional solutions to various problems,

plus my sense of order & harmony.

Inger

[Guest guest]

I think this has varied with the stages of my life. My teen years were very difficult. I compensated well enough to get good grades in school, but school was a nightmare because of the teasing/verbal harassment I suffered from other students. My mom and certain other relatives were very unsympathetic to my problems. I was coached heavily into trying to be normal, which I was not very good at it at the time. I was sick frequently and had problems with anxiety and depression. On the plus hand I was able to have a small group of friends (outcast and other people). Most people (outside my friends) seemed very superficial and "plastic." I didn't particularly want to be friends with them as they talked only about stupid, superfical things and gossip, but did wish they would stop harassing me. At that time I would say problem outweighed the benefits.Many postive changes have happened since then. I am not longer living with my birth family (who were critical), instead I am living with my husband and daughter who do not mind that I am a bit strange. I am in an atmosphere that is more sensitve to my sensitivities. My co-workers are much more mature than my former classmates and no longer say nasty things about my clothes or looks. I have learned not to hide my true self and that took care of much of my depression and anxiety. I have learned better coping skills. I have learned some things to help me relax.Currently, I would say positives outway the negatives. I am more creative and intelligent than most people. I seem to be good at many things other people say are hard. I enjoy being different. I like many alternative things (music, movies, comics, clothing, etc.). I am glad that I feel free to be different and wear and watch and read a wide variety of things rather than following popular culture. I am good at learning things and figuring out things logically. I seem to do pretty good at connecting with aspies, who are much more interesting than regular people. I am also good at patterns - this sounds a bit vague but it helps me with things like crochet with repetive patterns. (My goal is to be a pattern designer.) I enjoy being childlike - that I still have a sense of awe and wonder at the world and that I do not feel like I am too old to play with childish things.My sensitivities can be a pain sometimes, but the flip side is that I appreciate (and experience more intensely) tastes, textures, visual input, etc. more than most people so it is worth it to me. They are at a level where they are an incovenience and an annoyance but not (usally)incappaciting. What I would like to change/get rid of:I am really clumsy. I spill food on myself and get my clothes caught on things. It is mildly embaressing but I get used to out. I would really like better hand eye coordination so I could be better at crafts and art.It is difficult for me to put things into words. Writing is much better than speaking but it is still hard sometimes.I have difficulty with focus and motivation sometimes, but I think that is more of an ADHD thing than an AS thing.Actually I guess that is about it I would change. While it might be benificial to be decent at reading social cues I really don't care to play games where you have to guess becuase the person won't say what they mean.Ilah>> Tom:> "Well, THAT certainly stopped conversation, didn't it?"> > Sure seems like it!> Does ANYONE have anything to tell or ask about AS?> > I can start:> > Do you find your AS to be more of an asset than limitation, or more of a > limitation than an asset? Or both?> > For me it is both. Though I'm still glad to be an Aspie/HFA.> > My biggest limitation is my chemical sensitivity and being so utterly > exhausted from even the most moderate amount of socializing or work.> > My biggest asset I think is being able to think globally & > multidimensionally and to see unconventional solutions to various problems, > plus my sense of order & harmony.> > Inger>

[Guest guest]

Wow, Ilah, your experience, feelings and traits are VERY similiar to

mine! The only thing I would change to fit me is that I suffered

teasing as a child but not as a teenager and I have had a little more

desire to learn social cues, ways and mores and I hide my true self a

little.

> >

> > Tom:

> > " Well, THAT certainly stopped conversation, didn't it? "

> >

> > Sure seems like it!

> > Does ANYONE have anything to tell or ask about AS?

> >

> > I can start:

> >

> > Do you find your AS to be more of an asset than limitation, or

more of a

> > limitation than an asset? Or both?

> >

> > For me it is both. Though I'm still glad to be an Aspie/HFA.

> >

> > My biggest limitation is my chemical sensitivity and being so

utterly

> > exhausted from even the most moderate amount of socializing or

work.

> >

> > My biggest asset I think is being able to think globally &

> > multidimensionally and to see unconventional solutions to various

problems,

> > plus my sense of order & harmony.

> >

> > Inger

> >

>

[Guest guest]

The clumsy part sounds just like me. I'm always spilling food on the floor or my clothes. Ilah <theturtlemoves@...> wrote: I think this has varied with the stages of my life. My teen years were very difficult. I compensated well enough to get good grades in school, but school was a nightmare because of the teasing/verbal harassment I suffered from other students. My mom and certain other relatives were very unsympathetic to my problems. I was coached heavily into trying to be normal, which I was not very good at it at the time. I was sick frequently and had problems with anxiety and depression. On the plus hand I was able to have a small group of friends (outcast and other people). Most people (outside my friends) seemed very superficial and

"plastic." I didn't particularly want to be friends with them as they talked only about stupid, superfical things and gossip, but did wish they would stop harassing me. At that time I would say problem outweighed the benefits. Many postive changes have happened since then. I am not longer living with my birth family (who were critical), instead I am living with my husband and daughter who do not mind that I am a bit strange. I am in an atmosphere that is more sensitve to my sensitivities. My co-workers are much more mature than my former classmates and no longer say nasty things about my clothes or looks. I have learned not to hide my true self and that took care of much of my depression and anxiety. I have learned better coping skills. I have learned some things to help me relax. Currently, I would say positives outway the negatives. I am more creative

and intelligent than most people. I seem to be good at many things other people say are hard. I enjoy being different. I like many alternative things (music, movies, comics, clothing, etc.). I am glad that I feel free to be different and wear and watch and read a wide variety of things rather than following popular culture. I am good at learning things and figuring out things logically. I seem to do pretty good at connecting with aspies, who are much more interesting than regular people. I am also good at patterns - this sounds a bit vague but it helps me with things like crochet with repetive patterns. (My goal is to be a pattern designer.) I enjoy being childlike - that I still have a sense of awe and wonder at the world and that I do not feel like I am too old to play with childish things. My sensitivities can be a pain sometimes, but the flip side is that I appreciate (and experience more intensely) tastes,

textures, visual input, etc. more than most people so it is worth it to me. They are at a level where they are an incovenience and an annoyance but not (usally)incappaciting. What I would like to change/get rid of: I am really clumsy. I spill food on myself and get my clothes caught on things. It is mildly embaressing but I get used to out. I would really like better hand eye coordination so I could be better at crafts and art. It is difficult for me to put things into words. Writing is much better than speaking but it is still hard sometimes. I have difficulty with focus and motivation sometimes, but I think that is more of an ADHD thing than an AS thing. Actually I guess that is about it I would change. While it might be benificial to be decent at reading social cues I really don't care to play games where you have to guess becuase the person won't

say what they mean. Ilah>> Tom:> "Well, THAT certainly stopped conversation, didn't it?"> > Sure seems like it!> Does ANYONE have anything to tell or ask about AS?> > I can start:> > Do you find your AS to be more of an asset than limitation, or more of a > limitation than an asset? Or both?> > For me it is both. Though I'm still glad to be an Aspie/HFA.> > My biggest limitation is my chemical sensitivity and being so utterly > exhausted from even the most moderate amount of socializing or work.> > My biggest asset I think is being able to think globally & > multidimensionally and to see unconventional solutions to various problems, > plus my sense of order & harmony.> > Inger>FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and acceptance. Everyone is valued. Don't forget, there are links to other FAM sites on the Links page in the folder marked "Other FAM Sites."

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