ThaWholigan Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 So if some one mentioned their birthday, than asked you out to eat with them again mentioning their birthday on the day of their birthday, than said they kept getting txts and facebook notifications wishing them a happy birthday... you would than ask as if you didn't know "so, when is your birthday?" That's not autism. Like I said - high functioning .
ThaWholigan Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 High functioning would point to some one who doesn't ask a question that has been answered 3 times. You'd be surprised
Charlie Harper Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 I bet he is an Aspy, or Aspies (Sp), he is very smart but forgets things and has no clue on mundane things, also, pretty bad at socializing but looonnnggg talkers and enthusiastic in theme conversation. He will always be distant and shy, if you kiss him try to be as non threatening as possible choose th e place carefully, no other around no distractions... Be prepared for rejection since they are quite focused.
Author TheZebra Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 You mean Aspergers? Isn't that considered high functioning as well? Anyway, he might've forgotten my bday but you know what he also forgot? That his team was playing this sunday in the playoff. And he loves his team, so I dunno how he'd forget about that. He seemed stressed out about his boss yesterday, so maybe that's clouding his mind in everything. I dunno. I checked out the wiki on Aspergers and wow, there's a lot of stuff that rings true 0_0 Here's some... "According to the Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA) diagnostic test, a lack of interest in fiction and a positive preference towards non-fiction is common among adults with AS" "Abnormalities include verbosity, abrupt transitions, literal interpretations and miscomprehension of nuance, use of metaphor meaningful only to the speaker" "People with AS may not be as withdrawn around others compared to those with other, more debilitating, forms of autism; they approach others, even if awkwardly. For example, a person with AS may engage in a one-sided, long-winded speech about a favorite topic, while misunderstanding or not recognizing the listener's feelings or reactions, such as a wish to change the topic of talk or end the interaction" "Speech may convey a sense of incoherence; the conversational style often includes monologues about topics that bore the listener, fails to provide context for comments, or fails to suppress internal thoughts. Individuals with AS may fail to monitor whether the listener is interested or engaged in the conversation. The speaker's conclusion or point may never be made, and attempts by the listener to elaborate on the speech's content or logic, or to shift to related topics, are often unsuccessful."
Nightsky Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 You mean Aspergers? Isn't that considered high functioning as well? Anyway, he might've forgotten my bday but you know what he also forgot? That his team was playing this sunday in the playoff. And he loves his team, so I dunno how he'd forget about that. He seemed stressed out about his boss yesterday, so maybe that's clouding his mind in everything. I dunno. I checked out the wiki on Aspergers and wow, there's a lot of stuff that rings true 0_0 Here's some... "According to the Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA) diagnostic test, a lack of interest in fiction and a positive preference towards non-fiction is common among adults with AS" "Abnormalities include verbosity, abrupt transitions, literal interpretations and miscomprehension of nuance, use of metaphor meaningful only to the speaker" "People with AS may not be as withdrawn around others compared to those with other, more debilitating, forms of autism; they approach others, even if awkwardly. For example, a person with AS may engage in a one-sided, long-winded speech about a favorite topic, while misunderstanding or not recognizing the listener's feelings or reactions, such as a wish to change the topic of talk or end the interaction" "Speech may convey a sense of incoherence; the conversational style often includes monologues about topics that bore the listener, fails to provide context for comments, or fails to suppress internal thoughts. Individuals with AS may fail to monitor whether the listener is interested or engaged in the conversation. The speaker's conclusion or point may never be made, and attempts by the listener to elaborate on the speech's content or logic, or to shift to related topics, are often unsuccessful." I don't really believe in the benefit of labeling some one with aspburgers or what ever its called. They used to just call people like this nerdy or what ever. Also if it does turn out he has aspburgers does that mean you want to put up with this stuff? Would it be like "It's ok because theres a name for this and other people have it."
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