Whether you want to call it a stereotype or a defining trait, if there’s one constant among Asperger’s syndrome individuals, it’s that they have a hard time socializing. They’re socially awkward and uncomfortable around people. For many Aspies, it’s hard to make friends, particularly when you factor in a major transition, like moving to aContinue Reading
School sports serve as therapy for Asperger’s social interaction issues
I’m a big believer in the benefits of any organized activity for Aspies, but particularly organized sports that are safe and properly coached. Any sport with a deep regimen can help a kid with Asperger’s Syndrome succeed. That’s why I liked the newspaper story that got forwarded to me about Will Harvey. Will is aContinue Reading
Neurotypicals May Be at a Disadvantage to Asperger’s Syndrome
It’s common to hear that the founders of technology companies, such as Bill Gates, have Asperger’s Syndrome or at the very least have Aspie-like traits. That theory gained added support last week when Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel said, “Many of the more successful entrepreneurs seem to be suffering from a mild form of Asperger’s, whereContinue Reading
Asperger’s bullying: Birthday response on social media goes viral
So many Aspies have difficulties making friends and struggle with being bullied. 13-year-old Odin Camus was no different. Odin was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome eight years ago when he was five. Like many Aspies, he has problems with social interactions. Still, neither he nor his mother Melissa could have foreseen that when he invited 15Continue Reading