What is Asperger Syndrome?

 

 

     Some people haven't yet known there are certain signs of autism. What I have is called Asperger's syndrome. What is it? It is described as a neurodevelopmental disorder. It's considered an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

   And I have it.

I'm not the only one that suffers from it.

Many famous people, living and dead have it too. Such as...

   

Singer: Susan Boyle

Sir Isaac Newton

Benjamin Franklin

Activist: Greta Thurnberg

Dan Aykroyd and so many more.

         

             I was not a social butterfly when I was little I never knew I had it until when I was...I guess eight, I'm not sure. I was not very talkative, not helpful and well...not myself. 

I kind of find having both Asperger's and Autism a curse as well as a gift. How, and why both? Because I'm me. 

There is no logical way to tell if you are smarter with autism, but there are some geniuses that had Asperger's and I feel I'm one of them.

     My creativity strives every time I write. I don't have to be intelligent, but it doesn't mean I'm not smart or capable in life.

    I'm starting to become more aware of my autism, and Asperger's. It doesn't mean I'm different. I'm still the same person. Yeah, I guess I can't take a joke once in a while or apologize when I don't need to. I guess that's part of my Asperger's

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       I guess they say...everyone is different. I don't see people with a handicap, or different. I just see everyone as they are.

     I don't judge; I never do, and I never will. 

    I don't care that I have Asperger's, Autism and ADHD. It doesn't make me any different than anyone else. I'm still me. I can be a little nervous, or get upset over stuff that I don't understand. My brain does work differently, and I guess it takes time for others to understand... I'm still the same person, I just have a brain that functions in a different way

    I remember watching an episode of Arthur a long time ago where they focused on a kid who had autism and another friend had to learn how different our minds are to someone who doesn't suffer from what we have. 

   Sesame street did it as well when they added a new Muppet who suffered from autism. Autism and Asperger's are different, but connect in the same way, and I will always have both. And I'm ok with that.

     It's hard to explain in terms on what Asperger's syndrome really is. I guess if you know someone with it, or have it yourself, you would understand how I feel, and I'm not alone. More people are supposedly have Autism, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, it doesn't mean we're different. Our brains just function in another way.

   I'm smart, I'm happy, I'm talented, and I am successful in my life. Sure I can suffer from depression, be self absorbed at times, and might know more about celebrity history than anyone else, but I'm still me, and I'll still have Autism as well as ADHD, and Asperger's as well...but I guess, in my opinion; that's what makes me...me.