National Autistic Society

Andre Jean-Baptiste has asperger syndrome and talks about how much attention to detail he has and how that effects his everyday life.

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[DaithiDublin]

I totally agree with this. Yes, it's a positive thing sometimes that I'm able to keep at something until I get it right. I used to think I was a perfectionist until I began considering myself as a potential Aspie. When I'm tiling for example, I can spend as long as it takes to get a tile in a difficult location to fit to my satisfaction. Such as when it goes around an intricately contoured obstacle, the spacing *must* be the same as between the tiles. Takes ages, looks great, makes me happy!!

[carwashcunt]

biG UP

[anthonyw713]

Lead panit was ever present until 1976. Abestos was in every known insulation in the world. gas toxins were exposed to familys coal burning for heat was mass co2 exposure. All of which are toxic. Why is autisum only a real issue untill the late 80s? who knows but our kids have always been exposed to toxic chemicals. But not untill the late 80s were the toxins injected under the skin evading all our immune systems safeguards.

[divinalatina4u]

Thank you for sharing and helping with Autism Awareness. This was very interesting to me. I noticed that my son who has autism is a perfectionist. He notices when things are out of place and immediately does his share to correct them. He is helpful and has a great memory. If he is interested in something or someone he learns everything he can about it or the person. He can have an intelligent conversation about it. He is getting better with time. I admire him.

Silkia

[fredjhenzel]

yeah, it can be bad because you don't end up being a well rounded person. You just keep trying to focus on this one thing, and you become so obsessed with getting it finished in an ideal sense, and it's never going to happen.

[MondoBeno]

We often have this weird stare on our faces, and it can scare people off. This guy has a fixed look in his eyes, and I have a slack-jawed expression whenever I'm not talking.

[drewjames8472]

Caerleon87, in Palliative care situations, a lot of individuals do have the support of their families and friends; in some situations though they don't have anyone. I still don't understand your point since some Autistic people over fifty do have supports, others don't. There are people with AS who are successful, have families and children. Liane Holliday Willey is an example who believes that successes can become the norm for AS individuals. So it is possible, with respect.

[drewjames8472]

Isn't being successful in a "narrow field" where you're good at something better than not being successful at anything? Besides who says that to be successful you've got to have a spouse and children? I don't understand what you say since I am like you in similar experiences (ASD) and I am now successful and not alone. I like my own company and the company of others. I really don't think you know more about this than me. Honestly I don't, with cordial respect.

[drewjames8472]

With respect, it can be advantageous to have certain conditions, not all conditions. You suggest I go to the local, porper health service run, which I have and observed some ASD adults. As mentioned I was in one some time ago. I did become better off actually!

[drewjames8472]

Did you read the book? I highly doubt you read it in a few minutes. Yes, I do know that terminally ill patients have the support of their loved ones. While it is rare for Autistic individuals to have families - they do! As for Autistic individuals over 50 not having parents to support them, what is your point? I don't get it. Dr. Temple Grandin is Autistic and successful and not self-diagnosed either!