Asperger's Syndrome Quotes

• I have a condition called Aspergers Syndrome, which is like a mild form of autism It means I don't interact properly in certain social situations.

  Gary Numan

  Mean, Autism, Being Different

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• Asperger's syndrome has probably been an important and valuable characteristic of our species throughout evolution.

  Tony Attwood

  Autism, Important, Aspergers

  Tony Attwood (2006). “The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome”, p.12, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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• I see people with Asperger's syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.

  Tony Attwood

  Inspiring, People, Autism

  Tony Attwood (2006). “The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome”, p.345, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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• I have an obsession with books about kids with Asperger's syndrome.

  Donald Glover

  Book, Kids, Aspergers

  "GQ&A: Donald Glover". Interview with Andy Morris, www.gq-magazine.co.uk. March 29, 2012.

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• On the other hand, I think cats have Asperger's. Like me, they're very smart. And like me, sometimes they simply need to be left alone.

  Jodi Picoult

  Smart, Cat, Thinking

  Jodi Picoult (2010). “House Rules: A Novel”, p.185, Simon and Schuster

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• I have Tourettes and Aspergers, but Tourrets and Aspergers don't have me. You know, I'm doing what I can to suppress it and I don't let it take advantage of me. It's not who I am. You know, I'm James Durbin. Like I said in the beginning, I am here to show America who I am, and it is what it is.

  James Durbin

  Who I Am, America, Aspergers

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• When the anger is intense, the person with Asperger's syndrome may be in a 'blind rage' and unable to see the signals indicating that it would be appropriate to stop. Feelings of anger can also be in response in situations where we would expect other emotions. I have noted that sadness may be expressed as anger.

  Tony Attwood

  Anger, Sadness, Feelings

  Tony Attwood (2006). “The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome”, p.143, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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• There's a saying within the Asperger community: if you've met one person with Asperger's syndrome, you've met one person with Asperger's syndrome ... Within this condition, beneath this label, the variety of personality, of humor, of behavior, is infinite.

  Hugh Dancy

  Inspiring, Autism, Personality

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• As the diagnosis of autism is increasing the diagnosis of mental retardation is decreasing. And more and more on the other end, the high end, more children who are just a little bit off, who ordinarily you would not single out now are being described as perhaps Asperger’s syndrome or on the high end of the autism spectrum, so I don’t believe there is an epidemic.

  Gerald Fischbach

  Children, Believe, Epidemics

  "Big Think Panel Discussion on Autism". Interview with Susan Wilczynski, bigthink.com.

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• I was a loner as a child and happiest at home, launching toy rockets and aeroplanes. When I started causing trouble in my third year at grammar school, Mum was really surprised. My parents sent me to a child psychologist, who suggested I might have Asperger's syndrome.

  Gary Numan

  Children, Home, School

  "Gary Numan: My family values". Interview with Angela Wintle, www.theguardian.com. May 4, 2012.

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• From my clinical experience, I consider that children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome have a different, not defective, way of thinking.

  Tony Attwood

  Children, Thinking, Adults

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• I know of several children and adults (with Asperger’s Syndrome) who have reported a considerable reduction in visual sensitivity and sensory overload when wearing Irlen lenses.

  Tony Attwood

  Children, Adults, Lenses

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• There are many facts within fiction. This captivating story provides invaluable insights into the childhood of a girl who has Asperger’s syndrome. Fiction allows the author to explore different perspectives and add poignancy to the experiences of sensory sensitivity and being bullied and teased of someone who has Asperger’s syndrome. The title Delightfully Different describes Asperger’s syndrome but also the qualities of this novel.

  Tony Attwood

  Girl, Perspective, Childhood

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• Exploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder: The STAMP Treatment Manual offers practical recommendations and creative practices that will certainly help young children with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome overcome their struggles with the really tough issues blocking their positive growth and development. Therapists, educators and parents caring for autistic children who endure a heavy load of anger, distrust, difficult interpersonal relationships, poor self-esteem and self-doubt need this excellent book.

  Liane Holliday Willey

  Children, Self Esteem, Block

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• The first expert said he had attention deficit disorder. The second expert said the first was out of order. One said he was autistic, another that he was artistic. One said he had Tourette's syndrome. One said he had Asperger's syndrome. And one said the problem was that his parents had Munchausen syndrome. Still another said all he needed was a good old-fashioned spanking.

  Pseudonymous Bosch

  Order, Parent, Experts

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• Girls are generally recognized as superior mimics. Those with [Asperger's Syndrome] hold back and observe until they learn the 'rules', then imitate their way through social situations.

  Tony Attwood

  Girl, Aspergers, Way

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• The jury is supposed to be twelve peers, but technically that would mean every single person on the jury should have Asperger's syndrome, because then they'd really understand me.

  Jodi Picoult

  Mean, Should Have, Twelve

  Jodi Picoult (2010). “House Rules: A Novel”, p.289, Simon and Schuster

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• I've got Asperger's syndrome and I'm not a very good people person, so I've always been more comfortable around machinery. Not in a weird way - I don't want to marry my car or anything stupid like that!

  Gary Numan

  Stupid, People, Car

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• My autism is a very mild form. It was diagnosed at the age of 25, partly because it wasn't diagnosable as a teenager (this is Asperger's syndrome, specifically). But there were certainly traits within that condition, within the autism spectrum in general, especially at the high functioning end, that I think are best looked at as pluses.

  Daniel Tammet

  Teenager, Thinking, Autism

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