Poll: Do you have Aspergers Syndrome?

[Pink_Pirate]

What is up with all the Aspie threads here lately? anyway

I voted no. As far as I am aware, I do not have it. But I do show many of the characteristics of having it in a mild/medium form, so it's still possible.

For now, it's a no though.

basically, This^
although it is rare (or so i hear, more likely that psychologist just want our money), it is not unheard of for people with asperger's to learn to cope and deal with it by themselves, with out the help of counselling or professional help (TBH i think most people are capable of dealing with their own shit without the help of a tosser with a degree, but said tossers would like nothing more than for the world to think we cant be mentally healthy without them). My friend was diagnosed fairly late in her life, around 18, because she was so well adjusted to it herself, it wasn't until she saw a specialist that she was diagnosed since she didn't show any overt symptoms. It's not always just a case of mild or severe conditions, but how you learn to deal with it as well.

 

[Dags90]

I don't get why Asperger's has its own name. I don't get why we can't simply call it what it is, a mild form of autism.

Nobody has Aspberger's anymore. DSM V just includes the symptoms under the Autistic Spectrum. Enjoy not being special anymore, Aspies.

Some common sense!

 

[300lb. Samoan]

maybe its just an excuse for being shy and awkward in crowds of people

I know many people are skeptical of AS these days, but you shouldn't approach it with that negative attitude. It's rather offensive to people who have been legitimately diagnosed.

Now on the other hand, if you know someone who is "self-diagnosed" and is waving AS around like a pink flag granting them an acceptable parameter to act like an ass, be my quest to treat that person as a piece of shit. But if someone says they have AS and seem to have trouble talking about anything other than what they want to talk about, or just don't seem to want to look you in the eye when they talk to you, please be respectful.

 

[Macgyvercas]

They think it's genetic, but no one is really sure of the exact cause. As of now, genetic makes that most sense.

Second, I have Asperger's Syndrome. I was diagnosed at age six.

ok, i AM talking with no evidence here, but i would have thought that a quick glance of a few people with aspergers' medical records would confirm that, it isnt hard. patient has aspergers - patients M parent ALSO has aspergers. repeat a few dozen times and youd get your answer

Fair enough. However, I have come across a lot of people with Asperger's who have no family history of it. We think my maternal grandfather may have had it, but we're not sure.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

aspergers syndrome is a form of dyslexia

Dyslexia? I think you mean Autism.

As a Dyslexic, I can say that it shares very, very few characteristics. I knew a kid with Aspergers when I was diagnosed and stuck in basically the class from the Simpsons that Bart was put in (the Bond Villain episode) Dyslexia is quite misunderstood and before you go fucking off to Wikipedia I can tell you it's mostly bullshit.

 

[Chubb Secure]

maybe its just an excuse for being shy and awkward in crowds of people

Now on the other hand, if you know someone who is "self-diagnosed" and is waving AS around like a pink flag granting them an acceptable parameter to act like an ass, be my quest to treat that person as a piece of shit. But if someone says they have AS and seem to have trouble talking about anything other than what they want to talk about, or just don't seem to want to look you in the eye, please be respectful.

Yeah i get that i just dont like the fact that people blame all their problems or anything bad that they do, or goes wrong with them on some form of illness or disability. It doesnt automatically give you the power to be a d**k.

Respectfuly

 

[Turbo_Destructor]

I don't have it but I know 2 people who do - one of them is fairly serious, and his parents really don't make much of an effort to help him keep connected with society

 

[300lb. Samoan]

Yeah i get that i just dont like the fact that people blame all their problems or anything bad that they do, or goes wrong with them on some form of illness or disability. It doesnt automatically give you the power to be a d**k.

Respectfuly

Yea, those people are most often just being assholes. "I knocked over a trash can and refuse to pick it up no matter how many times you ask me because I have AS and I'm special." Get the fuck over yourself. But if the person makes a bad impression socially, that really can be a symptom of cognitive disability that is often misinterpreted as purposeful disdain or irreverence. That's something I believe you can't hold them accountable for, because I've had trouble with it myself and it is in no way a reflection of the way I feel about the people I'm with - it's just trouble I'm having communicating effectively. But from my personal experience I'll say that people with AS can be held accountable for their actions - it's not the same as someone with Downs Syndrome, who might not comprehend the cause and effect of their actions. AS typically manifests as social dysfunction, not intellectual disability.

 

[300lb. Samoan]

As a Dyslexic, I can say that it shares very, very few characteristics.

What characteristics? The only connection I can make is that I read so literally that I have to slow down and perceive each word individually. Sometimes I will mix up letters when typing or writing, often I'll reverse words when speaking, but I've never seen any formal connection between the conditions.

 

[Chubb Secure]

Yeah i get that i just dont like the fact that people blame all their problems or anything bad that they do, or goes wrong with them on some form of illness or disability. It doesnt automatically give you the power to be a d**k.

Respectfuly

Yea, those people are most often just being assholes. "I knocked over a trash can and refuse to pick it up no matter how many times you ask me because I have focus problems." Get the fuck over yourself. But if the person makes a bad impression socially, that really can be a symptom of cognitive disability that is often misinterpreted as purposeful disdain or irreverence. That's something I believe you can't hold them accountable for, because I've had trouble with it myself and it is in no way a reflection of the way I feel about the people I'm with - it's just trouble I'm having communicating effectively. But from my personal experience I'll say that people with AS can be held accountable for their actions - it's not the same as someone with Downs Syndrome, who might not comprehend the cause and effect of their actions. AS typically manifests as social dysfunction, not intellectual disability.

Ohh your smart

Those be some long words its too late and im too drunk to join you in witty repore i feel i would loose anyway..your point has been noted and i will continue to procrastinate on your position

(>")> *Its KIRBY yay*

okay im done...

 

[Tenkage]

I have it and I'm proud. I'm a good gamer and philospher for it. Course spelling ain't my thing though LOL

 

[300lb. Samoan]

Ohh your smart

Those be some long words its too late and im too drunk to join you in witty repore i feel i would loose anyway..your point has been noted and i will continue to procrastinate on your position

(>")> *Its KIRBY yay*

okay im done...

... wha' the fuck? So much for trying to be helpful... I'm pretty drunk too but god forbid that should keep me from expressing myself. If you don't care what I have to say then just don't reply to it.

 

[Grey_Focks]

it affects general social skills aswell as a number of other mental attributes such as memory capabilities and general cleverness (positively and negatively) the symptoms vary between each person.

Huh. Until I read that, I would have said "no". I'm still gonna go with no, but I do have some horrible short-term memory. If somebody lists 3 or 4 things they need, chances are I might forget one or two of them, and I cannot for the life of me remember a phone number, combination, or really any semi-long sequence of numbers after only being told it once. And no, I don't drink or use any sort of drugs, but people seem to think I smoke pot...I take that as a bad sign. I'm not too socially awkward, though, but I suck at starting conversations. Always have, too. I guess I just can't tell what people like to talk about...

 

[crudus]

i have aspergers syndrome and it just occured to me to wonder what kind of ratio it is between those that are affected and those that aren't, at the same time i figured id guage the M/F ratio sinse i know its more common in guys

You can't do that here. Not that it is against the rules, there is just a bad representative sample. The escapist doesn't represent the population correctly. There is a girl for every 9 guys here if I remember correctly which will not be shown in your results.

Anyway, I do not. My brother does though.

 

[Nmil-ek]

Yes, diagnosed at the age of six then again at the ages of eight and nine my parents wanted obe certain >_>

I have gotten faaaar better over the years at one point I was afraid to leave my house, talk to strangers and took panic attacks every few seconds. Still cant maintain eye contact or keep a conversation going for the life of me and years of slouching have led to some bad posture meh.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

As a Dyslexic, I can say that it shares very, very few characteristics.

What characteristics? The only connection I can make is that I read so literally that I have to slow down and perceive each word individually. Sometimes I will mix up letters when typing or writing, often I'll reverse words when speaking, but I've never seen any formal connection between the conditions.

I basically meant "NO" connections. Aside from the fact it's a pain in the ass to convince someone your not a freak when they find out.

 

[Chubb Secure]

Ohh your smart

Those be some long words its too late and im too drunk to join you in witty repore i feel i would loose anyway..your point has been noted and i will continue to procrastinate on your position

(>")> *Its KIRBY yay*

okay im done...

... wha' the fuck? So much for trying to be helpful... I'm pretty drunk too but god forbid that should keep me from expressing myself. If you don't care what I have to say then just don't reply to it.

Wht how did i give you the impression that i didnt care what you have to say...i mean i dont but how did i lead you to that????

 

[ParkourMcGhee]

For a fair poll I think you should also have "don't have it M/F" because then you can see the real divide.

Due to females being

Spoiler: about 10%

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.200888-Poll-Male-or-Female

I'd say aspergers M/F probability about 3-2 (rather than the 27-2 the poll's currently suggesting) on the forums, though a bigger set would be favourable.

Having said that no, I don't M.

 

[AviaJiutai]

Was diagnosed with the condition by my doctor years ago when I was still young. I have it very mildly, but I find social interactions with strangers awkward beyond belief at times, even just talking to neighbours is a struggle.

 

[Anticitizen_Two]

Don't have it.