Part III: Understanding Asperger's Syndrome

[NancyHey]

I'm currently reading Mozart and the Whale, the book about Jerry Newport and Mary Meinel.

[IcarusFlying]

i worked myself tired with a "monotropic focus" now i am resting.. resting a lot!! balance is so important.

[NancyHey]

Thank you, Laura, for this very informative series of videos! I like the way you use humor to make your points!

[mepoohe]

I was a cheerleader, great at gymnastics, but I bump into things and drop things all the time!

[diesect33]

mine were always creative of course. I'm an inventor,musician,artist and i've always had a propensity for the sciences as well. Religions fascinate me though...blind faith is something i'd love to have but, just can't...it seems illogical to me so in this regard it's a fascinating thing.

[dewey05334]

I LOVE your videos and you really appeal to me as a person. Don't wanna freak you out, but I have to agree with the world made up by the person being way better than the external world. I couldn't live in the external world for more than 5 seconds at a time even if I wanted to. I don't think I've had a chance to talk with a fellow aspie in person before. I'd like to see how I'd connect if at all possible.

[coronaqueen221]

LOL you're 2 funny !! I love love love what you said about the men being clumpsy..have you ever found yourself questioning why they even bother to pursue..ive had attention but i never felt driven to reallly pursue anyone, my work and creative work comes first to me...does that happen to you..?i'm sorry I know i have alot of questions and comments...

[ellamicky]

my mom and doc said i has a little bit of it but i never really cheaked in to it till now omg i can tottle relate

[MEEP012]

oh snap i have all of these symptoms (apart from physical clumsiness since i'm a very good rugby player or that light makes me go crazy).

also i think i may have the additional OCD and hearing thing (since i h8 the sound of fireworks and cover my ears and having looked on wiki i have most of the symptoms of OCD).

however is there anyway i can go to a doctors to get myself checked out without letting my parents know (since they will think im crazy).

andrew smith (15) england

[tracey22b]

I wish I had self confidence like you!

[champagnevoluptuous]

Your videos are remarkably accurate to describing what I go through on a daily basis to a tee! It's like you are telling my life story, & it almost makes me want to cry. FINALLY! Someone out there knows me and my inner workings! Thank you SO MUCH for posting these videos. You do not know (or maybe you do) how much I have suffered in learning and socialization, or lack thereof. It's like that song "Killing Me Softty." Listen to the song & you'll know what I'm talking about.

[luky7s]

I like your use of props (although not professionally executed), that's the kind of thing I would do - using props to illustrate what I am saying

Is that monkey in the background holding a Tarot card?

[NomadicAssassin]

Wow, you come up with profound ideas i never would have thought of, and that is a frig'in cool doll, however said concept with the doll makes so much sence, we all have weakness's, but we also have our strengths. Great Job, nice vid!! :)

[falmsilm]

LOVE your videos! 5/5

[beastinblack]

i like the internet makes me relieved to know im not alone

[MichaelRobacker]

Your serries is very great. it informs me well of what it is like to have Aspergers. It helps me out well. :-)

[MermaidGirl84]

Awesome video.....I had that doll too. :)

[michaelmohrmann]

OK, I had just seen all three parts of "Understanding Asperger Syndrome" I have found them to be very informative and interesting. However, I do have one question that needs answering....Shall I be looking forward to a part 4? Please reply when you can. Thank you, and take care.

[whitetigerdream]

The honest truth is that I'm not sure! Thanks for asking,though.

[michaelmohrmann]

Sure thing, you're very welcome. :)

[slash4689]

Hello laura paxton my names Ashley I'd just like to know how did you come to the conclusion that tim burton has aspergers

[whitetigerdream]

neurodiversity dot com contains the full article.

[slash4689]

how do i find the article about it and other famous aspeis

[whitetigerdream]

neurodiversity dot com slash biographies dot h t m l

(They've added a bunch more names to their list!!)

[Applet2]

I understood every part of this except the red riding hood part at the end. This series is making a lot of sense to me, more so than the books. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[genxer]

As a person who has dated, thus far, 2 females with Asperger's syndrome everything is very simple. Everyone is the same, I hate titles. My exs are my exs not my aspie exs

[whitetigerdream]

Why thank you! I really appreciate the feedback from everyone.

[dancemaiden]

I love watching your videos! They're really interesting!

[lordalfredhenry]

Nice expoundment of the other traits and nice that you gave them the proper terms.

[iamxb70]

i very mucg agree with what you say of "self".

sometimes i think i see the world better with my eyes closed, or if i just look at and listen to nothing.

i will let others to me but i rarely if ever seek others ideas. i know i should but it never occurs to me.

[whitetigerdream]

Thanks for sharing that. I've just now gotten to a stage where I can network with people. It feels good. Still, I get overstimulated easily and quickly with being around people too much.

[iamxb70]

i have a few friends but they come over more just to watch me doing my own things. i tend to narrate what i am doing rather than reciprocally talk with them, but they seem to have fun.

they can not stay more than 3 or 4 hours though as i am sick of them by then.

i dislike being at someone elses place because i have to be involved with them which is nearly impossible for me..

[danzaboy3]

omg, i feel exactly the same way !, im a aspie too (male :P)

Where do you come from tiger ?

[RichardSwayne]

As an Aspie, I know how you feel.

As Aspshe(Female Aspie) finding an Asphe(Male Aspie) should be easy.