Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Adios, Asperger's

I've been reading an article at the ABC website on the topic: "What happens when Asperger's no longer exists?" The condition hasn't gone away, in case you were hoping, but rather has been redefined as a part of the autism spectrum of disorders by the DSM-5.

What made me chuckle was this description of the condition, which could be the character synopsis for Dr. Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory sitcom.
The reality is just because you’re very bright and very articulate, if you’re having significant difficulties reading and coping in social situations and your behavior is inflexible and you have a great need for routine and can’t go with the flow, life is going to be very challenging and you’re going to need a lot of support in that and people mightn’t understand.
Too right people won't understand, normals can experience such persons as giant pains in the backside. Sheldon Cooper is funny to watch in 25 minute doses, he would be very tiresome as a roommate, neighbor, or coworker.