1. Intelligent
Most people who are diagnosed with Asperger’s have IQ’s that are higher than average people. Aspies are able to figure out problems very quickly, and they are able to see how things work in a different way.
2. Sincere
People with Asperger’s are usually trustworthy and very dependable. Because they are not in tune with the enormous social pressures the rest of us are constantly aware of, they are able to be straightforward and honest with their motives. Aspies typically don’t buy into the social games that all of us are consumed with on a daily basis.
3. Accepting
Aspies really don’t care much about superficial things like wealth, attractiveness, intelligence, etc. They look past things like that and actually learn about the person underneath – they are much more concerned about whether or not you share interests with them. Even if you don’t share their interest, they will still immediately accept you and will love to tell you all about their special topic.
4. Passion
Don’t you wish that you could sit down and focus on something for hours and hours and absolutely love every minute of it? People with Asperger’s have a unique ability to get lost in a single activity for endless amounts of time, and not only be entertained, but also are genuinely overjoyed and enthusiastic the entire time. Lego's are cool these days because of Aspie Nation!
5. Talent
Because Aspies are able to focus on a certain activity or hobby for so long, they get really good at it! A lot of the “experts” in a given field can be diagnosed with Asperger’s. Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt, and Leonardo Da Vinci are just a few examples.
-Jo Perry, Undergrad Pepperdine University and Southeast Psych Intern
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