Well, the reason I care is that I've been dianosed with the condition, and as I suspected their's a fair amount of misunderstanding surrounding it.
Obviously a couple of people here think that such people are very odd, this is often because social situations like class, a theater, walking down the street, or even going into shops is something that generates alot of anxiety. Some use antics, say strange things, and behave in odd ways to help distance themselves from strangers. I for instance, when overloaded and overstimulated used to talk about furry fish, and make up other non-sense phrases. These days I've trained myself simply to place my three fingers on my temple, be up front about why I'm doing it, and try to speed through any social situation as quickly as possible. Sometimes it's even hard to be around my own mother, which sounds aweful I know, but it's true.
Anyway, I've setup a website called assyco (ASperger SYndrome COmmunity), it's basically just a blank web site right now, but the focus will be on the forums which are up and running as I type. It's goal is to provide information, and tips from people who actually live with the Syndrome. I've Created three boards right now, Adult Asperger, Young Asperger, and 'Friends, Family and Supporters'. The names are fairly self evividant.
www.assyco.co.uk
Please let others know about the website, some might be interested, others might not, but hopefully it will give a little comfort being around like minded people, though often the Syndrome affects people in uniqe ways.
I lay upon my bed one bright clear night, and gazed upon the distant stars far above, then I thought... where the hell is my roof?
