Having Aspergers Syndrome - some of the many positive aspects
All too often we look at and talk about the challenging aspects of people with Aspergers Syndrome. But the positive qualities of a person with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) are endless. The following are just a few of the wonderful traits that you are likely to find in a person with AS.
A person with AS will see a task through to completion - particularly if it is within an area of interest to them. They will be dedicated and committed, working on regardless of whatever else is happening around them.
A person with AS will be extemely loyal. If you have a friend with AS, you will likely have them for life, and they will stand by you and look out for you always.
A person with AS will be highly observant. They ask questions constantly (again, particularly if they are interested in a topic) and as such will always be learning and discovering new things.
A person with AS will usually display an incredible attention to detail. They will remember the things that most people forget, and whatever field of work they may be involved in, will usually produce amazing results.
A person with AS will usually be rational rather than emotional. They will always be the one who is calm in a crisis. They think logically and with reason.
It is often easy to get caught up in the negative aspects of life, but there are many wonderful and positive aspects of having Aspergers Syndrome - we just need to appreciate them more often!
October 1st, 2007 at 2:30 pm
What a lovely positive post!
Very good points!
October 1st, 2007 at 3:21 pm
My daughter fits the criteria for Aspergers but has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder also. I must say that compared to most children she is exceptionally compassionate and very tuned in to other peoples facial expressions and the energy they have. This affects her moods in postive and negative ways but as she has gotten older she continues to learn how to recognize these emotions in others and shows insight and compassion that never ceases to amaze me.
October 1st, 2007 at 8:52 pm
It is so true about not getting caught up in the negative, I swear that I go days without really thinking about any of her traits as being negative.Because she is so young and is the youngest in the family ( and all children are different) , even with all her issues ,Beauty never ceases to be a delight because of who she is rather than in spite of it.Yes I get tired and her insistance on help with a 60 piece Lazy Town puzzle can be infuriating with her persistance ,she never ceases to be a little sweet heart.