19/05/2010

Let's talk about Asperger's syndrome. From Wikipedia:
"The lack of demonstrated empathy is the most dysfunctional aspect of AS. Individuals with AS experience difficulties in basic elements of social interaction, which may include a failure to develop friendships or to seek shared enjoyments with others (for example, showing others objects of interest), a lack of social or emotional reciprocity. For example, a person with AS may engage in a one-sided speech about a favorite topic, while misunderstanding or not recognizing the listener's feelings or reactions. This failure to react appropriately to social interaction may appear as disregard for other people's feelings, and may come across as insensitive."
I have hereby self-diagnosed myself (again) :). Even if it's a mild form of the condition, I really have very little time for most of my fellow species. But I'm very passionate about the things I do enjoy, and the friends I do have.
The plot thickens - scored 135 in this, which means "You are very likely an Aspie" Love that term... Are you: http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php?