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re: Boy with Asperger's syndrome hospitalized after brutal school attack
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:58 am to LouisianaLady
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:58 am to LouisianaLady
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The handful I've known happened to all possess some rudeness (and they were definitely chatty--overly so). It wasn't on purpose, but it was definitely there. It wasn't like cursing at people or anything like that. It was snobby remarks, strange behavior that offends people, etc. Of course, these have all been adults as well.
How do you know they were Aspys and weren't somewhere else on the spectrum? Or had some other issue that had nothing to do with the spectrum?
Posted on 2/26/15 at 9:02 am to ZereauxSum
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How do you know they were Aspys and weren't somewhere else on the spectrum? Or had some other issue that had nothing to do with the spectrum?
Because the few I've known have no problem telling people what is wrong with them. They're very frank about it. Still.. it has only been 3 people. That is why I said they all "happened to" possess those traits. I'm not dumb enough to think everyone with Asperger's must act that way because 3 people do.
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A quick Google search shows
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People may experience:
Behavioral: aggression, persistent repetition of words or actions, repetitive movements, social isolation, self-harm, fidgeting, hyperactivity, screaming, impulsivity, antisocial behavior, or compulsive behavior
Muscular: clumsiness, inability to combine muscle movements, poor coordination, or tic
Mood: anger, apprehension, or loneliness
Psychological: anxiety or depression
Also common: intense interest in a limited number of things, nightmares, stuttering, sensitivity to sound, or learning disabil
Clearly, it can range from being very quiet and to yourself all the way to being what people interpret as a massive a-hole
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This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 9:05 am
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