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Recent content by hyperreal

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    Why is "high intellect" associated with Asperger's?

    Indeed. The Aspie I knew who had a door closer obsession, she knew about all different kinds and brands of door closers and which ones were better suited to certain situations, et cetera. She is an expert on door closers, but she is not very intellectually endowed.
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    *gasp* 400 push-ups in 3 hours?! I'd be lucky to do one in 3 hours. I commend you on your goal.

    *gasp* 400 push-ups in 3 hours?! I'd be lucky to do one in 3 hours. I commend you on your goal.
  3. hyperreal

    Awesome :)

    Awesome :)
  4. hyperreal

    Why is "high intellect" associated with Asperger's?

    Well said, Beverly.
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    Theory Finds That Individuals With Aspergers Don't Lack Empathy...

    For one, the article is from a site that is by no means an authority on scientific news. It seems more like a site that posts pseudo-scientific articles. Secondly, just for technicality's sake, I will say that theories themselves don't "find" anything. A theory is not evidence. Experiments find...
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    Why is "high intellect" associated with Asperger's?

    I don't believe that Asperger's and giftedness necessarily go together. I do agree that it is ridiculous to promote that idea. The media seems to have this false conception that Aspies are like wizards in a neurotypical muggle world. I've met plenty of real Aspies as well as self-professed...
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    We are the same age, and same birthday :)

    We are the same age, and same birthday :)
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    You're welcome. :)

    You're welcome. :)
  9. hyperreal

    My name is Jeffrey

    Thank you very much. I appreciate the warm welcome. :)
  10. hyperreal

    My name is Jeffrey

    I'm an undergraduate student of computer science. I have not been officially diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome; my diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder, but I have many of the traits/symptoms of Asperger's and HFA, including the social difficulties. I also struggle with social anxiety...
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