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To: UCANSEE2

Yep. Especially since it seems apparent that you can cure yourself of Asperger’s by just getting laid.
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Are you serious? I truly don’t know when people are kidding me any more.


18 posted on 02/13/2010 6:11:02 PM PST by Finalapproach29er (Obama will sink as fast as he rose. Idolatry will not succeed. Be patient, folks...)
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To: Finalapproach29er

My husband and son have Asperger’s. Agreed that we all have issues. Asperger’s is a neurological disorder of the frontal lobe. In other words, it is a physical impairment that prevents people with the condition from perceiving meaning that most people (neurotypicals) understand without even thinking about it. When my son was being diagnosed, the psychologist asked what he was happy about. Son, “I’m not happy.” Dr, “I see you sparkling eyes, your dimples, your broad smile, and you look happy. Is there something you’re happy about?” Son: “I didn’t know I was smiling.”

She handed him a handout that described what people typically look like when they’re feeling different emotions. My son (16) grabbed it, said, “This is GREAT!” took it home and studied it. My son can’t read people, does not realize what he is feeling, and does not realize how what is saying or doing affect others. It’s a difficult disorder to live with. Divorce rates for Neurotypicals married to Aspies is estimated to be above 80%. And I think that’s low. I don’t have an opinion about the label, but I live with Asperger’s, and it’s not a joke.


19 posted on 02/13/2010 6:40:41 PM PST by federalist1
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To: Finalapproach29er

It was a joke.

I cannot say it would really cure Asperger’s syndrome, but if your problem is lack of social contact, a successful ‘date’ does improve your morale.


31 posted on 02/13/2010 9:43:00 PM PST by UCANSEE2
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