Autism: Difference or Disorder?
by Nomi Kaim
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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Clay Marzo – Just Add Water
by Alex
From the time Clay Marzo stepped onto the scence he has been an inspiration to everyone. His creative, unique style of surfing are featured in his new film “Just Add Water” along with all of the challeneges that come with his recent diagnosis with Asperger Syndrome. Recently Clay appeared on ESPN to talk about his surfing [...]
August 6, 2009
Posted in: AS Community & Culture
Tags: AS, Community, Diagnosis, Sports
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