Psycho-Babble Administration Thread 706053

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Hypothetical

Posted by notfred on November 22, 2006, at 0:41:01

I wonder what difficulties a person with Asperger's (AS) might encounter on an internet forum, due to their unique understanding of language and interests ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome

AS is characterized by:

* Limited interests or preoccupation with a subject to the exclusion of other activities;
* Repetitive behaviors or rituals;
* Peculiarities in speech and language;
* Socially and emotionally inappropriate behavior and interpersonal interaction;
* Problems with nonverbal communication;

Speech and language differences

People with AS typically have a highly pedantic way of speaking, using a far more formal register of language than appropriate for a context. A five-year-old child with this condition may regularly speak in language that could easily have come from a university textbook, especially concerning his or her special area of interest.[20]

Literal interpretation is another common, but not universal hallmark of this condition. Attwood gives the example of a girl with AS who answered the telephone one day and was asked, "Is Paul there?" Although the Paul in question was in the house, he was not in the room with her, so after looking around to ascertain this, she simply said "no" and hung up. The person on the other end had to call back and explain to her that he meant for her to find him and get him to pick up the telephone.[21]

Re: Hypothetical » notfred

Posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2006, at 2:20:00

In reply to Hypothetical, posted by notfred on November 22, 2006, at 0:41:01

I have a number of aspie friends, and my eldest brother is aspie..

Some have no problems with forums, some have a few problems. One person in particular has problems as he "says what he feels".. I'm actually about to cut contact with this person for a number of reasons, after nearly 10 years of friendship.

An aspie can learn lessons in my experience.. they can learn when to hold their tongue, and when they should be showing certain signs of empathy.

Just my tupence worth..

Nikki

Re: Hypothetical

Posted by notfred on November 22, 2006, at 11:52:19

In reply to Re: Hypothetical » notfred, posted by NikkiT2 on November 22, 2006, at 2:20:00

> An aspie can learn lessons in my experience.. they can learn when to hold their tongue, and when they should be showing certain signs of empathy.
>
> Just my tupence worth..
>
> Nikki

I agree. I like to say a condition may explain behaviors but it does not excuse them.

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