I often get asked questions about my brother and father, who both have autism. They both have Asperger's Syndrome, a mental disorder known for problems with nonverbal communication and social intereaction. Before I go on talking about it, let's establish a few things;

1. Having Asperger's does not make you a retard or insane.

2. There are upsides with having Asperger's

3. My brother and father are normal humans, and if you don't know it, you would never notice that there's something different about their minds.

In this text, I'll answer the five most frequently asked questions about my male familymembers and the syndrome that makes them special.

Are they normal in a social situation? No, not quite. People with Aspergers tend to not regonize any social "rules", have problems with showing emotions, and showing empathy or sympathy.

If they have difficulties with showing emotions, do they love or have friends? Of course. They has as much affection as anyone, perhaps even more when it comes to some people. They just have a hard time showing it.

Is it true that they can become manic over a hobby? I wouldn't say manic, but yes. They can spend hours and hours doing just one thing. When my father got a Rubric's Cube for christmas, he forgot to eat because he loved solving the puzzle so much.

You keep saying that there are upsides.. What are they exactly? For my father and my brother, who doesn't have as strong of an Asperger as many does, the intelligence that comes with it is a clear upside. People with Asperger's tend to have a strong sense of logic, and are usually impeccable at math and other sciences. Also, for my brother, something quite unusual, hightened senses. For example, I remember my mother had difficulty washing him as a small child, because the shower felt like someone was punching him.

Is your father a retard? No. There's a huge difference between being retarded and having this ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

If you happen to have any more questions, please leave them in the comments. I hope that this short text has enlightened your mind when it comes to Aspergers.

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