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Asperger Syndrome and the Quest for Truth
by Nomi
It is no coincidence that so many Aspies are scientists — and atheists. Scientists do not look for what is good or right; atheists do not look for what is unifying or comforting. They look for what is true. For what is. Regardless of what anyone else says — or threatens. Did Copernicus have Asperger’s? Did Galileo? I wonder.
August 13, 2010
Posted in: Life, Uncategorized
Tags: Asperger's, atheist, audience etiquette, autism, culture, life, quest, real, reality, scientist, search, true, truth, value
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Autism: Difference or Disorder?
by Nomi
A person with some characteristics of autism may be loyal, honest, trustworthy, hard-working, focused and thorough. However, give the same person “too much” autism, and he or she becomes so severely impaired as to render these positive features unhelpful. It is the impairment-to-benefit ratio, I think, that determines whether autism is a gift, a difference, or a disorder.
August 3, 2010
Posted in: AS Community & Culture
Tags: Asperger's, autism, benefit, Diagnosis, difference, disease, disorder
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