Posted by Sara T on June 20, 2000, at 10:24:15
In reply to dj…, posted by Janice on June 19, 2000, at 23:57:20
> so you like to know what is coming and what is expected, and what your role is? And to feel competent.
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> So you're probably completely not pretencious.
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> The Glenn Gould film I told you about was actually not a movie, it was a documentary with Glenn Gould in it. if you like music, if you like interestingly done movies, if you are interested in AS, if you want a bit of entertainment, RENT IT dj.
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> Janice
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> My uncle who very definately has Aspergers is very eccentric. He has a room in his house just for his socks. Last I heard he's been rotating them (he is worried about sun damage). He eats the same thing every day. The good part about him is his generousity (Do you know if this is a characteristic of the disorder?). He had a great job of high responsibility. What about depression, do you know if it often accompanies AS?Janice,
Your uncle sounds great. Extreme social niavity is part of AS, and may or may not be behind your uncle's generosity. Then again, he could just be a good soul. AS people are also known for their great loyalty, and their adherence to what they perceive as "the rules". And yes, depression often is a part of AS, as is OCD, and high anxiety. It is a population at risk for suicide due to depression, esp. during adolescence. See my first post to dj.take care,
Sara T.BTW, what is the name of the Gleen Gould movie? Are there other documentaries about him?
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