It's a Gay Life

[Zeppy]

I had to laugh today, though, when a friend of mine got a soccer ball to the nuts.

Rugby.

ugh.

[Horsefish]

I had to laugh today, though, when a friend of mine got a soccer ball to the nuts.

Rugby.

ugh.

No silly. Rugby=Yay.

[Niur]

An Aspie friend of mine came out of the closet recently, and it got me to thinking, and I realized that the vast majority of the folks with Asperger's that I know and a few other friends know are gay/lesbian, and I'm wondering, is it something to do with the disorder, or the environment that they grew up in, or just random how it happens? It's like 12/16 are gay, and I'm one of the 4 that isn't, but was just curious anyhow.

There is an old saying among aspies in some circles. "If there were a hundred possible human sexualities, and you randomly selected one hundred aspies with no prior knowledge of each other, chances are that none of them would have the same sexuality."

[Coffee Cakes]

Those with Aspergers find it difficult (not always as severity varies) to read emotions in others and understand emotional consequences, so he/she may be more likely to 'come out' because they may not think about many of the possible consequences that are associated with it. I don't think Autism (or varients and forms thereof) directly contributes to ones sexuality. However it may look that way at face value.

Yeah... I'm not good with emotions, body language, anything of that sort... but the entirety of the post makes sense.

No silly. Rugby=Yay.

Rugby ftw! Well... after hockey, auto racing and American football.

There is an old saying among aspies in some circles. "If there were a hundred possible human sexualities, and you randomly selected one hundred aspies with no prior knowledge of each other, chances are that none of them would have the same sexuality."

That old saying is probably right... just from experience.

[Meryuma]

An Aspie friend of mine came out of the closet recently, and it got me to thinking, and I realized that the vast majority of the folks with Asperger's that I know and a few other friends know are gay/lesbian, and I'm wondering, is it something to do with the disorder, or the environment that they grew up in, or just random how it happens? It's like 12/16 are gay, and I'm one of the 4 that isn't, but was just curious anyhow.

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

[The Truth and Light]

An Aspie friend of mine came out of the closet recently, and it got me to thinking, and I realized that the vast majority of the folks with Asperger's that I know and a few other friends know are gay/lesbian, and I'm wondering, is it something to do with the disorder, or the environment that they grew up in, or just random how it happens? It's like 12/16 are gay, and I'm one of the 4 that isn't, but was just curious anyhow.

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

I have asperger's. And medication helps alot.

[Grittonia]

An Aspie friend of mine came out of the closet recently, and it got me to thinking, and I realized that the vast majority of the folks with Asperger's that I know and a few other friends know are gay/lesbian, and I'm wondering, is it something to do with the disorder, or the environment that they grew up in, or just random how it happens? It's like 12/16 are gay, and I'm one of the 4 that isn't, but was just curious anyhow.

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

You know, I sometimes have to pour water into my ears. It's because my body is so hot, that my brain gets overheated.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

An Aspie friend of mine came out of the closet recently, and it got me to thinking, and I realized that the vast majority of the folks with Asperger's that I know and a few other friends know are gay/lesbian, and I'm wondering, is it something to do with the disorder, or the environment that they grew up in, or just random how it happens? It's like 12/16 are gay, and I'm one of the 4 that isn't, but was just curious anyhow.

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

Experts on the subject disagree with you: http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc ... e-symptoms

It is considered a disorder.

[The Truth and Light]

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

Experts on the subject disagree with you: http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc ... e-symptoms

It is considered a disorder.

Rightly so, in my opinion. It goes against normal societal functions.

[The Truth and Light]

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

You know, I sometimes have to pour water into my ears. It's because my body is so hot, that my brain gets overheated.

[Meryuma]

Asperger's isn't a disorder. It has about as much good as bad about it. It's really just an alternate type of brain.

Experts on the subject disagree with you: http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc ... e-symptoms

It is considered a disorder.

Many of the negatives come from Asperger's people interacting with neurotypicals. Besides,

Some traits that are typical of Asperger's syndrome, such as attention to detail and focused interests, can increase chances of university and career success. Many people with Asperger's seem to be fascinated with technology, and a common career choice is engineering. But scientific careers are by no means the only areas where people with Asperger's excel. Indeed, many respected historical figures have had symptoms of Asperger's, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Thomas Jefferson.

Your own source mentions positive aspects to Asperger's and doesn't once say "disorder".

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Experts on the subject disagree with you: http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc ... e-symptoms

It is considered a disorder.

Many of the negatives come from Asperger's people interacting with neurotypicals. Besides,

Some traits that are typical of Asperger's syndrome, such as attention to detai
l and focused interests, can increase chances of university and career success. Many people with Asperger's seem to be fascinated with technology, and a common career choice is engineering. But scientific careers are by no means the only areas where people with Asperger's excel. Indeed, many respected historical figures have had symptoms of Asperger's, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Thomas Jefferson.

Your own source mentions positive aspects to Asperger's and doesn't once say "disorder".

Even with 'positive' aspects, it is still considered a disorder. Not sure what else is there to discuss.

[The Truth and Light]

Many of the negatives come from Asperger's people interacting with neurotypicals. Besides,



Your own source mentions positive aspects to Asperger's and doesn't once say "disorder".

Even with 'positive' aspects, it is still considered a disorder. Not sure what else is there to discuss.

I think the problem is that your source didn't prove that. *shrugs*

Although I agree, Asperger's functions likea disorder.

[Chitina]

Once Chitina embraced diversity, our head-of-state announced that he would continue trying to be gay, if obviously not very successfully. His ex-boyfriends unanimously agreed, resulting in a pity-orgy at Chitina's world-class "BJ Bordello and Coffee Bar." This reporter was there all weekend, insuring the sanctity of the playfulness, and drinking lattes....

[The Truth and Light]

Once Chitina embraced diversity, our head-of-state announced that he would continue trying to be gay, if obviously not very successfully. His ex-boyfriends unanimously agreed, resulting in a pity-orgy at Chitina's world-class "BJ Bordello and Coffee Bar." This reporter was there all weekend, insuring the sanctity of the playfulness, and drinking lattes....

Quaint.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Even with 'positive' aspects, it is still considered a disorder. Not sure what else is there to discuss.

I think the problem is that your source didn't prove that. *shrugs*

Although I agree, Asperger's functions likea disorder.

More sources that explain why it is a disorder: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asperg ... me/DS00551

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/br ... erger.html

It not only affects learning development, but also communication. Nothing positive about that.

I think I will keep subscribing to what experts say.

[Lordieth]

It's not always easy to spot someone with the condition. Only because Aspergers doesn't seem like a condition, doesn't mean it isn't. One of the unusual side effects can be a strong focus on a subject or hobby, and most of the people I have met who have the condition are quite smart and easy to get along with, but you do sense a barrier there. A friend of mine apologises for the smallest of things, he's so worried that he might offend that he uses it as a defence in an attempt to fill the gap where his emotional understanding is missing, yet he's very nice.

If someone told me my condition wasn't one, I may be offended.

[Lordieth]

Edit: Forum Hiccup (Double Post)

[Coffee Cakes]

Sorry folks... wasn't trying to start a debate over Asperger's...

And Matt, medication for it? when I was diagnosed, way back in 93, there were no meds for Asperger's. Also no support groups, almost no knowledge, etc. When I was diagnosed, my mom was given a 2 double-sided pieces of paper that amounted to what was known about it at the time...

[The Truth and Light]

Sorry folks... wasn't trying to start a debate over Asperger's...

And Matt, medication for it? when I was diagnosed, way back in 93, there were no meds for Asperger's. Also no support groups, almost no knowledge, etc. When I was diagnosed, my mom was given a 2 double-sided pieces of paper that amounted to what was known about it at the time...

My medication is not really made for Asperger's, but damn does it help with the symptoms.

[Coffee Cakes]

My medication is not really made for Asperger's, but damn does it help with the symptoms.

That explains it. I thought from reading the post there were meds for it now and it's like "Wow, that's recent."

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

It's not always easy to spot someone with the condition. Only because Aspergers doesn't seem like a condition, doesn't mean it isn't. One of the unusual side effects can be a strong focus on a subject or hobby, and most of the people I have met who have the condition are quite smart and easy to get along with, but you do sense a barrier there. A friend of mine apologises for the smallest of things, he's so worried that he might offend that he uses it as a defence in an attempt to fill the gap where his emotional understanding is missing, yet he's very nice.

If someone told me my condition wasn't one, I may be offended.

Thank you. The dismissive attitude some people adopt sometimes is offensive.

I frankly see nothing wrong with a person who suffers from Asperger's. They're people, same a everybody else. But I do not go too far as to say their symptoms don't count or that their condition isn't really a condition. I am sure their symptoms are very real and do cause them stress.

[Meryuma]

I think the problem is that your source didn't prove that. *shrugs*

Although I agree, Asperger's functions likea disorder.

More sources that explain why it is a disorder: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asperg ... me/DS00551

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/br ... erger.html

It not only affects learning development, but also communication. Nothing positive about that.

I think I will keep subscribing to what experts say.

Whatever, OK? I don't feel like debating it.

I still don't see how something that has a bunch of effects, both positive and negative, can be called entirely a "disorder" the same way OCD or schizophrenia can.

It's not always easy to spot someone with the condition. Only because Aspergers doesn't seem like a condition, doesn't mean it isn't. One of the unusual side effects can be a strong focus on a subject or hobby, and most of the people I have met who have the condition are quite smart and easy to get along with, but you do sense a barrier there. A friend of mine apologises for the smallest of things, he's so worried that he might offend that he uses it as a defence in an attempt to fill the gap where his emotional understanding is missing, yet he's very nice.

If someone told me my condition wasn't one, I may be offended.

I have Asperger's. You don't have to explain.

It's not always easy to spot someone with the condition. Only because Aspergers doesn't seem like a condition, doesn't mean it isn't. One of the unusual side effects can be a strong focus on a subject or hobby, and most of the people I have met who have the condition are quite smart and easy to get along with, but you do sense a barrier there. A friend of mine apologises for the smallest of things, he's so worried that he might offend that he uses it as a defence in an attempt to fill the gap where his emotional understanding is missing, yet he's very nice.

If someone told me my condition wasn't one, I may be offended.

Thank you. The dismissive attitude some people adopt sometimes is offensive.

I frankly see nothing wrong with a person who suffers from Asperger's. They're people, same a everybody else. But I do not go too far as to say their symptoms don't count or that their condition isn't really a condition. I am sure their symptoms are very real and do cause them stress.

Dismissive? Again, I have Asperger's myself.

[Coffee Cakes]

Thank you. The dismissive attitude some people adopt sometimes is offensive.

I frankly see nothing wrong with a person who suffers from Asperger's. They're people, same a everybody else. But I do not go too far as to say their symptoms don't count or that their condition isn't really a condition. I am sure their symptoms are very real and do cause them stress.

My symptoms are real, but I haven't had as much stress since I got out of school. And as far as the dismissive attitudes, it's really ignorance, and to me it's annoying, but not quite offensive.

[The Truth and Light]

I have a question.

Do y'all think my behavior on the forums gives away my... ahem, condition?