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In reply to the discussion: Where the FUCK do people get off equating Aspergers with sociopothy? [View all]Pauldg47
(643 posts)....one is very soft spoken, quiet and almost reclusive. My other son is outspoken, very obsessive, is bi-polar and is delusional. He can be explosive and violent. Aspies can be as different as you or I.
In this society we all have varying degrees of any disorders. It's just, where is the distinguishing line?
Now this is the first time I heard this aspie stuff about Romney. Your right about aspies do not lie. But think of it this way. Maybe that is why he changes his mind, right?
My son tells me a lie, then will change his mind a day or two later!
Also, I'm a special ed teacher and many of my students are certified Aspergers. Are they the same; hardly, except for many of the major common things you brought up.
Yes, we are a bit insensitive bringing these labels up. But, does he have Aspergers? I see some mannerisms.?...for sure I see something wrong.
Note: both sons are socially inept, but very intelligent.
A last note: my father has Alzheimer's. There are mannerisms my father had in his very early stages that I see Mitt Romney doing now. I pray he does not have it, it is awful. Just saying.