The good about Asperger's
Asperger's is getting a bad rap, like aspies presumably being intractable misfits. There are quite some advantages, however, aspies have over the rest of the population, the neurotypicals. Let's have a look.
Most Aspies:
- are able to easily forgive others,
- are conscientious, reliable, and honest,
- are enthusiastic and have a propensity for obsessive research, thus developing a broad and deep base of knowledge in subjects of interest,
- are free of prejudice,
- are intelligent and talented,
- are less inclined to be fickle or bitchy than their neurotypical counterparts,
- are more likely than those of the general population to pursue a university education,
- are not inclined to lie to others,
- are not inclined to steal from others,
- are not likely to be bullies, con artists, or social manipulators,
- are not motivated by an intense social drive to spend time with whoever happens to be available,
- are persistent, and when they set their minds to something or make a promise, they can usually be trusted to follow through,
- are unlikely to launch unprovoked attacks, verbal or otherwise,
- are untainted by the judgments that people often make regarding one another's social position or social skills,
- are very accepting of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of others,
- bring a highly original perspective to problem solving,
- can be selective, choosing honest, genuine, dependable people who share their interests,
- can bring up a variety of interesting facts,
- can listen to people’s problems and provide a fresh perspective, offering pure assessments based on the information provided,
- can recall fine details that others miss,
- can relax and be themselves without fearing social censure,
- don’t attack the reputations of those around them,
- don’t discriminate against anyone based on race, gender, age, or any other surface criteria,
- don’t force others to live up to demanding social expectations,
- don't have hidden agendas,
- don’t play head games,
- don’t take advantage of others’ weaknesses,
- don't usually recognize hierarchies, and so are unlikely to give someone superior status simply because that person is wealthy or has attained a high position in an organization,
- have a good work ethic,
- have a lot of passion when engaging in activities they like, which may translate into a talent for certain athletic pursuits,
- have a tendency to adhere to routines,
- have above-average intelligence,
- have an acute sensitivity that supports creative talents,
- have exceptional memories,
- have extreme endurance,
- have high integrity,
- have no interest in harming others,
- have one or more highly developed talents,
- have talents for swimming, rowing, running, bodybuilding, or other activities that require sustained physical effort,
- have values that aren't shaped by financial, social, or political influences,
- judge people based on their behavior – not the color of their skin or socioeconomic status,
- like to spend time alone and are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves,
- loathe small talk and trivialities, preferring instead to talk about significant things that will enhance their knowledge base,
- make very good employees if able to control their pace and work within either a solitary or socially supportive environment,
- pay attention to detail,
- stick to their positions, even in the face of intense social pressure,
- tend to become proficient in the technological media required for lucrative employment in the "information age",
- tend to prefer individual sports to team sports, as there are no social demands and they can exercise complete control over the activity,
- who develop an interest in sport or fitness are likely to work at it every day, often for long periods of time,
- will not go along with the crowd if they know that something is wrong.
Source: www.myaspergerschild.com