Autism Speaks Interviews Hugh Dancy from the movie Adam

We had a chance to sit down with Hugh Dancy, the star of the new movie "Adam" in New York City. Hugh talks about playing Adam and his experience in making the film and playing a man who has Asperger's Syndrome.

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[AutismSpeaksV1ds]

FynFlyte - it's not a "serious neurological disorder that requires help" at all. Though everyone is affected differently be each different trait, I have Asperger's as do many of my friends and it's not that bad at all, IMO the good outweighs the bad. I'd hate to be normal because I like being the autistic person I am.

[AutismSpeaksV1ds]

Asperger's is not a horrible disease. It has many good sides, and many people in history where believed to have had it. Do some research.

[A16AdamWalker]

@AutismSpeaksV1ds You speak in the same manner I do, the logical and the analytical thought views, far outweigh the "social" problems. we don't have a disorder, we have a condition that leaves us more true to ourselves, than the majority of humanity, based on experience

[xhappyrainbow]

not to sound rude, but that are the good things about having aspergers? I don't mean that in an offensive way, I'm just wondering how it changes your perspective.

[SaidDaAspieNevermore]

It's time to listen? Okay I'll listen to myself, because my voice has more reason than yours, Autism Speaks.

Quote, the Autie "Nevermore."

[landovida]

Hey I am 20 and I have Asperger's Syndrone. It's been hard to cope with college, and yes, some people perceive the world differently. :)

[AutismSpeaksV1ds]

By normal, I'm talking about neurological (someone without Asperger's or autism).

[FynFlyte]

I am happy that you like yourself, I would not have it any other way. But am intrigued by the context of your use of the word 'normal.'

[gorramdoll]

I have Asperger's so I don't think you get to tell me how I should feel about it. In fact I don't think Asperger's, or any disability, is "horrible," but I'm just trying to engage with this person about why they don't like the movie Adam.

[FynFlyte]

I have done all the research I need to do. I cannot imagine that an organization like AS would claim to diaganose dead people. Everyone who ever invented something did not have Asperger's. If you don't have a disability you don't need a diagnosis.