The Four Main Components of Aspergers Syndrome/Autism.

This is from the book I am writing.  When I have interacted with others on forums and noticed the difference between how NT's and Aspies interact, I have come to a simple conclusion that Aspergers is best described in four parts.  This is a follow up from my blog entry done on January 19, 2013.

1. Due to the sensory issues, I can tell you that I have been able to define the first part of Aspergers for myself as being this: Aspergers at its core is sensory control issues with problems in communication.  The more you work to try and control the sensory issues, the better equipped you will become in improving your social skills.  Such a thought alone will make everyone question whether they have Aspergers or not.  It’s better to avoid thinking about it as you may obsess over it and get diagnosed because of your obsession.

 

2. The second part of my description of Apsegers is this.  It is so complex and so difficult to understand, that not even most psychologists or experts on the subject have the best understanding of it.  Part of the problem is that some people with Aspergers aren’t even capable of speaking.  And when some do speak, they are told to shut up.  This is possibly why so many labels are thrown at an Aspie and can also help attribute to the lack of social skills.  This path of least resistance often leads to anger and depression and others not liking it when we speak up.  This could easily result in people on the spectrum getting abused as well.

 

3. The third part of understanding Aspergers is that the brain is very overactive.  The brain needs to be properly stimulated and as a result, the wiring of the brain in those with Aspergers can likely cause an opposite effect of what is desired for any given situation.  Underlying causes such as anger, depression, and anxiety can contribute to this overactive brain.

 

4. The final part of Aspergers to understand that is that the major sensory issue involved is the emotions of an Aspie.  It may not be clear to those when an Aspie is feeling something or not.  However, the emotions when they do come out can be quite strong.  Like with part number three, the emotion may come out at an undesired time for the average neurotypical (NT) thinker, and when the emotion needs to be shown, it isn’t present.