What a Difference a Diagnosis Makes- October 18, 2005 So many become upset when they or their child are diagnosed with Asperger's or other autism spectrum disorders. If you were to believe some of the mainstream media, and even some professionals, you would think that a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder was tantamount to a diagnosis of cancer. But for many those of us who have lived it, a diagnosis, even if it is only a self-diagnosis, is like a light in a dark room. It is an epiphany that changes our entire lives.As strange as it may...http://aspielife.blogspot.com/2005/10/what-difference-diagnosis-makes.html Is It Possible To Be Aspie And A "People Person"- October 4, 2005 What's the "official" definition of being a "people person" The accepted definition is that a "people person" is a person who likes people and deals well with them. A "social butterfly." But is that really the "official" definition If so, it would seem that a person with Asperger's could never be a "people person."However, if you look at the semantics of the phrase "people person," you could restructure it as "a person who likes people." This definition is not at all incompatible with being an..http://aspielife.blogspot.com/2005/10/is-it-possible-to-be-aspie-and-people.html |