Some thoughts on Intolerance

It wasn't an Aspergers Spectrum Disorder which prompted this post today but it was an equally unusual incident which made me think about...

What is Aspergers: My Perspective - Part 4 (Co-conditions)

Right at the beginning of this series, I suggested that Asperger's by itself isn't a debilitating condition. I stand by this. It i...

Individuality and Aspergers

The main crisis of faith I had when diagnosed with aspergers related to my own sense of individuality. Sure, I was happy to be part of a gr...

Article: Marijuana as a Treatment for Autism?

Here's an interesting article which could spark some debate. Marijuana as a Treatment for Autism? by Lisa Jo Rudy http://autism.about.co...

Book: The Perfect Gift for a Man (Released Today!)

Ok, I'll admit up front that this post is a shameless plug but it's for a good cause. The Book Long-time readers of this blog may re...

Defining Ourselves via our Emotional Baggage - Part Two

Last time, I looked at a couple of small examples of how the future actions of aspies are often dictated by their emotional baggage and sugg...

Article: Life as an Aspergian female (Part 2a)

I've already covered part one of this article but it was so intriguing that I felt I should cover part two as well. I read it when it ...

Aspergers Depression and Children (an example)

Lately, my eldest son (8) has been showing signs of depression. It's nothing major yet but the problem seems to be that he now realises ...

More on Empathy (Empathy versus Emotion)

Today, I'm returning to the subject of Empathy because it's a very important part of the Aspergers condition. We lack empathy, but...

What are Comorbid Conditions and how do they fit into Aspergers.

Comorbid conditions are "extra problems" that go hand in hand with Aspergers. There is still a bit of debate over whether these co...

Asperger's and Depression - Part 4

Please note: This post has some deeper adult concepts in it and may be unsuitable for children. Continuing the discussion on depression (how...

Asperger's and Depression - Part 3

Continuing the discussion about how Asperger's traits can directly cause depression, I'll be working through the list from the end o...

Asperger's and Depression - Part 2

In my last post, I introduced the idea of depression in Asperger's, made a few lists and cited a little bit of research. My apologies i...

Aspergers and Depression

Like all mental conditions which cause people to behave differently from the norm, Aspergers is associated with depression. Depression can ...