Are aspies inconsiderate?

One common characteristic of people with Asperger’s is that we are more or less blind to the non verbal communications of others. As a result, we find ourselves forever saying and doing the wrong thing, with the best of intentions. We’re described as arrogant, aloof, uncaring and inconsiderate.

Can Aspergers be selfish?

Difficulties often arise especially in relationships (8). Because of their lack of empathy, persons with Asperger’s syndrome may have difficulties to make contact with potential partners in an appropriate way. In a developing or existing relationship they may appear selfish or cold.

Can people with Asperger’s syndrome be cured?

If you have Asperger syndrome, you have it for life – it is not an illness or disease and cannot be ‘cured’. Often people feel that Asperger syndrome is a fundamental aspect of their identity. People with Asperger syndrome don’t have the learning disabilities that many autistic people have, but they may have specific learning difficulties.

Why do people with Asperger syndrome think they are different?

People with Asperger syndrome may wonder why they are ‘different’ and feel their social differences mean people don’t understand them. Autistic people often do not ‘look’ disabled. Some parents of autistic children say that other people simply think their child is naughty, while adults may find that they are misunderstood.

Do doctors still diagnose Asperger’s in the UK?

No similar change has been made to this manual, and so UK doctors continue to diagnose Asperger’s syndrome. The term is much used in the international autism community and is part of many people’s identities. It is likely that many in the US will continue to say that they have Asperger’s, despite the changes.

Do people with Asperger’s have bad manners?

What many people consider ‘normal manners’ may not be intuitive for someone with Asperger’s.  They can walk away when you are talking, invite you over for dinner then ignore you, open the door to let you into their house and look at you then walk off…. You might assume they are being rude. Not at all.