Asperger Syndrome: 10 Interesting Facts

[@DaveTexas]

I’m 53 and I’ve just learned I’m on the spectrum. It explains my entire life.

[@canucanoe2861]

I'm 61 and just found out. I felt the same way about it explaining my entire life.

[@adriandacruz9018]

Same here. 38. Just figured out every negative/constructive comment ever made about me.

[@EmpressD1]

Me too.

[@DevPreston]

Four males to each one female may be diagnosed, but that doesn't mean that that is the relative proportion who have Asperger's, diagnosed or otherwise. There is strong indication that females have been underdiagnosed more than males.

[@callmescout5831]

I argue that the reason that there are more males diagnosed is only because ASD in general is often thought of as only in males. It can present differently in females because we tend to “mask” better. Therefore it is often missed much more in females and misdiagnosed and missed as a diagnosis.

[@markdraine3571]

What gets me , is that some of the characteristics, such as lack of empathy and lack of coordination, do not apply to a lot of us. I was one of the top jocks in jr high..The major three attributes seem to be; Social difficulties, repetitive behaviors and narrow set of interests

[@raygamma36]

I have learned by reading about it that it manifests differently for each Individual. I forget who first said it but in the field they say "If you have met one person with Asperger's, then you have met one person with Asperger's. ".

[@raven4090]

It's a major insulting lie when people say we have no empathy. Obviously THEY have none, it they wouldn't be saying such horrible things!

[@tylerlawrence9429]

I have this and people are very surprised about it when i tell them 😂

[@beat00t10]

I was diagnosed at about 2, and also have dispraxia, so getting diagnosed at that age helped me enormously. The earlier you know the better, otherwise you can’t get the help you need and it’s a lot more effective while you’re developing

[@lunaleonhardt4703]

The hereditary fact is true. My grandmother, father, and I all have Asperger’s syndrome. All three of us have become obsessed with one or more things. My grandmother was a microbiologist, my father is a data scientist, and I’m planning on studying marine biology after graduating. It’s been a struggle through the years, I’ve experienced bullying since kindergarten and up until high school, but things are great now. I have friends and my teachers are understanding and have had autistic students before. I’ve never met another person with Asperger’s syndrome before, excluding my grandmother and father, but I’m glad to know that there are people who I can relate to.

[@theclearsounds3911]

You're lucky. I grew up in the 60's and 70's, and none of my teachers had any clue about Asperger's. Along with kids my age bullying me, my 5th grade teacher bullied me, too!!! This was the start of a very rough childhood for me. I have reason to believe that my parents might have had Asperger's, and now I'm finding out that my son might have it, too.

[@philphilips1020]

I've just come to understand that social isolation is my normal. I haven't been technically diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome but a large majority of symptoms are there. I do have a daughter that has been clinically diagnosed with Asperger's and trust me, she can convert any sceptic into a believer. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@nyccollin]

*skeptic

[@Sabsemade]

The one thing you could have mentioned is that symptoms are different in women and men, meaning that women with asperger´s behave differently than men do...

[@tafuroanthony]

I used to love living in my own world, but since this has been brought to my attention at a later age in life... It has made me feel even more self conscience than ever before.

[@canucanoe2861]

Me too. Just diagnosed at 61.

[@nyccollin]

*conscious.

[@georgepalcic731]

you can still get diagnosed with Asperger's! they use the term ASD but go into more detail about what specifically affects you. I was informed last week that I do in fact have Asperger's.

[@micheleminor1106]

I have never been formally diagnosed with Asperger's or ASD but I seem to have many of the symptoms of Asperger's. When I was in elementary school I was labeled as being emotionally handicapped and placed in a special ed class for that reason though the class was only for an hour a day and I was able to be in the regular classroom for the rest of the day. This could be due to me having Asperger's but it not being recognized since I was intelligent, and did speak though I did need help with making eye contact and I was also a girl.

[@grahambailey786]

I in fact have Asperger and my daily week or life is so useful to my family and friends that I see Asperger as a pleasant gift for life

[@gaylewatkins6781]

So frustrating... I like the way my brain works... It isn't something to be cured...my anger swells when ppl think its a handicap...I'm just on the wrong planet...not literally..but it sure seems that way...I have some awesome skills...ITS NOT A DISORDER!!!!

[@williampark5200]

Very clear presentation. The illustrations helped.

[@admiraldesto2170]

The hidden disability thing gets me the most. It’s subtle enough that 99% of people won’t notice, and they just think your weird. I feel wrong telling people I have it, like I’m using it as an excuse for bad behavior. I keep telling myself that I’m unique and smart, but it doesn’t work well

[@Adeline9418]

My sister told me that she thought our dad may have had it. He never had friends when I was little. He was a bit excentric. Then I started realizing that I too never had friends after I was little. I too am a bit odd. I have a lot of interests that most people wouldn't even know about. Both my dad and I were and are highly intelligent. I'm 34/50 on the Asperger's chart.

[@nyccollin]

*eccentric.

[@nickwagner4679]

Cars, Sea Life, and Space is literally my entire life

[@raygamma36]

I'm definitely obsessed with Space, Aerospace, Jets, Rockets, and, weirdly, nuclear weapons.

[@Streamy_Imp]

I was diagnosed for being an Aspie since 5th grade. I still have a hard time fitting in.

[@Knittyneeds]

This was a great report on Aspergers. In one of my favorite singers interview SUSSN BOYLE had this problem and she has a very important IQ. I learnt about this problem today 24th September 2019. I fell upon a documentary about Susan Boyle and it brought tears into my eyes learning about her health. My message is that we give love to those affected and not scorn them out of society. LOVE ONE ANOTHER. I Learnt so much from this video, its heartbreaking for the parents. Thanks for sharing and caring. 😘👍👍👍

[@EuropeanQoheleth]

0:43 In America it's gone but I think elsewhere it's still called that.

[@colleenwinter7796]

They forgot to say that some people with these can be like the rain man. It’s very rare to be one of those.

[@moondogmcblackfoot]

A few of my special interests have been consistent since very early memories, otherwise I tend to go in cycles.

[@rebelx98]

I'm a male & already 22 years old, it is really hard for me because my asperger syndrome affects on my socializing skills. I already know how aspergers work because i have it myself & been living with it for 20 years & sometimes i still have trouble to even go somewhere to make friends. The journey that i'm going through the world is very hard for me because most people who are in their 20's already have... 1. Driver's License 2. House/Apartment 3. Car/Vehicle 4. Friends Etc. There are things that i still don't know how to do such as... communicating/socializing to random people paying different types of bills fixing or checking a car engine remembering street names Etc. Not knowing things that you don't know how or even how to do is very hard to get by when you're living in this world. I hope my LIFE will be a normal like the others who are just getting by their lives like if i'ts nothing to worry about but for me with my condition is really a challenge to bear with & i really worry about how things will go for me if i don't do something about it.

[@3xþ0s3ð]

My son is 7 is hyperlexic and is obsessed with geography. We called him professor for the longest time till he was assessed. Had covid not happened he would have been identified sooner but in all honesty he loved quarantine so that was fine. Children his own age annoy him and we are having a hard time with that. I figure piano lessons when he asked and keeping him in paper is the best thing for him?

[@dragonskinavi]

Genes are one reason fine, what about physical brain damage to infants under 1 year old? Surely science should include that possibility as well?

[@stevecooper7883]

They showed a link between acetaminophen in utero and autism, perhaps that is an environmental factor?

[@__________3623]

Thank you for this. Seriously.

[@LifeyHealth]

you're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I have Asperger Syndrome. I was diagnosed at the age of 7.

[@njtty]

I was diagnosed at age 3. My oldest has it as well.

[@CaspianArk]

I'm a high school girl who was diagnsed with asperger's in 4th grade its good to have soomeething to inform my friend with its so hard to explain

[@Serfington]

I feel like I fall on this spectrum my whole life people have said I’ve always acted too serious or emotionless I talk in a monotone voice I used too not look people in the eyes but I made it a habit and now I do it but I feel uncomfortable when doing it I talk a little slow as well people always tell me I always talk like I’m high even when I’m not and I do find myself to know a lot about history / geography . Any thoughts / opinion I’m 17 and a junior in highschool atm

[@Ronanmil]

I just got diagnosed and I’m 17 but I had severe dyslexic and anxiety as a kid so my family wasn’t sure but autism runs in my family so yeah 💕

[@LeeCoangSee]

I have asperger's and I can run 100 lines of code in my brain that other programmers could not did it, but i dont have many disorders in social skills, i just have oxygen-lacked in my brain, and i dont know how to solve it

[@moltres234]

I have this and I am female. Also contrary to the stereotype I suck at math.

[@Dancestar1981]

Same I’m strong in history literature philosophy drama etc and not good at maths either

[@steady2wheels]

Either really good at math, or terrible

[@mcwebbysam8672]

Lots of people with it don't have empathy but that's one thing I don't suffer from I feel very sorry for people

[@Timz1212]

I have aspergers and this is really interesting

[@Seastar14TheWitch]

I was diagnosed before 2013 so I have asperger.

[@karel5796]

Unexpectedly i agree with all of this. But there’s one thing i don’t understand: I don’t know if I had symptoms when i was a child, but I am 100% certain I have asperger’s. Is that normal

[@HAZ971]

Yes....one realizes or is self aware of this only during adolescence.

[@vickyg690]

I think symptoms in females are different and that's why they are not diagnosed

[@drbabarminhas]

I'm 28, and diagnosed now.

[@tie7296]

Something about Asperger's that alot of people dont know is that people with Asperger's have a tendency to have blue eyes and spots of light hair on the back of the hair

[@griffithkevin]

I got diagnosed at 58 years old.

[@idas5231]

Can Aspergers be triggered or intensified by severe trauma at age 3?

[@dragonskinavi]

If there is physical damage to a certain part of the brain, yes. Emotionally, no.

[@SingPrayPaint]

If this is a condition that develops during gestation why is it that my child did not present with behavioral issues until she was in the first grade?

[@nikkieh1445]

I have severe eye contact tho

[@daltontodd3886]

When my mom an I were told by my doctor that I had Aspergers an started to tell us the signs like being obsessed with things an want to tell others about it because you think it’s the most amazing thing I looked at my mom an said that explains why I always want to tell you about useless historical facts the past 18 years. It was a good laugh

[@adriangussolovskiworld9440]

I have asperger too , when I was 18 I got the diagnos

[@YepItsGoose]

I have an autistic cousin and she is my favorite cousin, she acts a lot different then me but we're still best friends. And I also have a cousin (on the same side) who has Asperger's. And in the other side one of my cousins has

[@YepItsGoose]

Sorry I forgot to put "down syndrome" at the end 😅

[@mamiglaube]

I have 37 I just realize that maybe I struggled all the time with asperger but I didn't know until now and still search to be sure that is my problem all the time

[@raygamma36]

I'm 60 y.o. and I still can't get Psychiatrists to believe I have Asperger's/ A.S.D. As far as I know, there are no places in the entire state of New Jersey that do such diagnoses for Adults. Everything is set up for children, adolescents, and teenagers.

[@adriangussolovskiworld9440]

cool video

[@brunoheggie735]

thank you x

[@twistedmind_]

for your information, I have aspergers..

[@NY-b3m]

I have a boss who is on spectrum 🤣🤣. No wonder it’s hard to communicate with him🥵🥵

[@sonilasoni8117]

Edgy cuz i born with thi-

[@southwest3671]

My girlfriend has asburgers.

[@lilliathmanigault9397]

Its their job to tell you the opposite of what you are. Children and adults on the spectrum are highly intelligent and gifted. Thats why they test you and separate you from the general population. Thats why they call it special Ed etc.. I have 2 children on the spectrum making A's are creative and are artists.

[@Clover_knows_pets]

I have aspergers

[@thegrandmasterofswag101]

I have it

[@favadifuca8585]

👍

[@ict113090]

To really test if a child is autistic, ask them how they feel about anime

[@joshuamoody7729]

To be honest, there is a good chunk of us that like anime. So there is a bit of truth in that.

[@Ru-Is]

I have asperger's syndrome.

[@TracyAnne2024]

Genetic

[@kylepeck4491]

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