INSIDE PERSPECTIVES

 

OF

 

ASPERGER SYNDROME

 

& THE NEURO-DIVERSITY SPECTRUM

 

 

   Analysis & inside perspectives of some of the most common differences, difficulties, reactions, talents & idiosyncrasies in people with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Sensory Processing Disorder, Scotopic Sensitivity, Synesthesia, OCD, Tourette Syndrome etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Hi and welcome,

 

   I am a Swedish female diagnosed AS/HFA in 1997, at age 35. Like a growing number of experts and people on the Neurodiversity Spectrum, I consider most Autism Spectrum Differences to be natural neurological- or personality-type variations, explainable by any combination of the following:

 

·  Personality type & neurological structure geared towards specialisation or creativity rather than towards generalisation, vocalisation and socialisation.

 

·  Quicker-than-average intellectual or creative development, often at the expense of:

 

·  Slower-than-average social-emotional development.

 

·  Androgyny or different brain gender than body gender.

 

·  Rare temperament (e.g. being an Introvert or Intuitive).

 

·  Atypical learning style & brain hemisphere dominance.

 

·  Tendency to trance or space out.

 

·  Innate sensitivity or sensory processing differences.

 

·  Differences in energy level.

 

·  In some cases perhaps also actual neurological impairments.

  

   The info on this site will be centred primarily around ‘Aspies’ (= people with Asperger Syndrome) specifically, but many traits are shared with others on the Neuro-Psychiatric/Neuro-Diversity Spectrum so related conditions are included as well.

 

   Some of these I hope to help explain more in detail on the following pages, with quotes from Aspies and other neuro-atypical people from all over the world to illustrate my points and provide some inside perspectives of what it’s like to experience the world somewhat differently than the average person.

 

   Thanks to everyone who has contributed with quotes, inspiration and information.

 

       Inger Lorelei

 Inside Perspectives  -  Revamped Dec 2007, updated April 2008

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   Disclaimer: The information herein is based on a combination of personal experience and accounts from hundreds of people with AS, ADHD, dyslexia etc. whom I’ve gotten to know over the Internet and/or in real life. However, they are still generalisations and may not be applicable to any individual case.

 

   Also note that I am not a medical professional and that the views presented here are just my own personal opinions. Always consult your primary health care professional and use your own discrimination before following any suggested advice.