Willow Marsden - People's Perception of Asperger's Syndrome

Hi guys,

So this is just something that annoys me, so I thought I'd blog about it.

-Willow

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[Buddhismattraction]

Everyone is more or less weird. I dont think people who look good and talk good could be retarded. Sure they might have issues. But all people do. I dont believe this girl is retarded at all.

[WillowMarsden]

@Buddhismattraction Because I'm not retarded. I have Asperger's Syndrome. Retarded is pretty much always offensive to say. Asperger's just involves a lot of social communication problems. It doesn't mean I can't talk about things in front of a camera.

[Genin99]

girls with Aspergers are better social chameleons then guys with Aspergers, because guys tend to have more volatile emotions

I once had a special education teacher that wanted me to take her life skills lesson after she heard that I'm Autistic. Since she could grasp the fact that Aspergers is a mild form of autism, I can function properly and I hate being treated like I'm stupid I had to get my mum to file a complaint with the headmaster.

[SofiHowie]

I agree with you too. Aspergers manifests itself differently in each person. Don't worry what other people think though. Some people have questioned things with me, when at times I am more or less distressed at a particular situation than a previous time. They seemed to think I must act the exact same in all situations! It is annoying.

[Semtex4sho]

But the stereotypical thing ppl think about asperger is something that involves the term "retarded".

[Semtex4sho]

im a aspie and im 16-17 i dont rlly know how people think about aspies i dont really care to be honest

[justinjustinyau]

my mum said i was being stupid : /

[justinjustinyau]

you shouldn't have to qualify your own feelings just because of other people.

its true you are really intelligent

[OshitOshitOshit]

@OshitOshitOshit that, btw, does not go for autistic people. Just people with aspergers. And again it's just my opinion and what i believe in

[OshitOshitOshit]

@WillowMarsden I've been diagnosed too, i used to like thinking i have aspergers to make myself feel better, you probably have aspergers too, but that wasn't my point. My point is this: who gives a shit? No one really should. I believe it won't help you. Personally. Because in the end it didn't help me, but of course i could be wrong.

Do whatever in your power to grow into people treating you with whatever way they do, even be violent if you need to.

[WillowMarsden]

@julesburke1 Hmm, I simply don't have a social life! I don't mind as such, but there are times when it would be nice to have a friend - for example, to go Christmas shopping with.

[WillowMarsden]

@jasonnewlandchats Thank you. Yes, out there in the big wide world, I can sort of get by, by as you say, acting. But I only feel comfortable at home where I can just be myself, and it doesn't matter if I panic because there is no judgement at home.