You're not a "freak of nature" but your impression is incorrect. You are not the only one who has such an impression though. I can certainly see where the impression comes from and why so many people have that impression.
Also if you're Aspie then generally you have trouble thinking of the world in a way that is not like your own personal account, belief systems, and thoughts. Aspies tend to be egocentric in their thinking (note: before I get yelled at, this isn't the same as saying that those with Asperger's don't care about other people.)
I'm actually in agreement that, from what I know, there seems as if there's a higher degree of literacy and fluency amongst those with Asperger's in comparison to the general population. However, I've seen many studies where such an assertion wasn't true, and it's not part of the diagnostic criteria. Until there's a study been done with repeated results, it's hard to say which one is true- but I do find the literacy/fluency thing to be a misconception.
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Date: 2008-11-02 10:00 pm (UTC)Also if you're Aspie then generally you have trouble thinking of the world in a way that is not like your own personal account, belief systems, and thoughts. Aspies tend to be egocentric in their thinking (note: before I get yelled at, this isn't the same as saying that those with Asperger's don't care about other people.)
I'm actually in agreement that, from what I know, there seems as if there's a higher degree of literacy and fluency amongst those with Asperger's in comparison to the general population. However, I've seen many studies where such an assertion wasn't true, and it's not part of the diagnostic criteria. Until there's a study been done with repeated results, it's hard to say which one is true- but I do find the literacy/fluency thing to be a misconception.