Stuff Asperger People Like

There are many signs of climate change. Rising temperatures. Melting ice caps. Polar bears installing air conditioners in their islands. Okay, so maybe the last sign is not so readily available. But there is plenty of information to indicate we need to make changes for our environment.

Greta Thunberg is a teenage activist who’s appearances at events such as those in the United Nations has recently led her to battle much more than political leaders. Her Asperger’s syndrome, which has been called a “gift” is being returned in a nasty way from her critics.

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There are many famous cats out there. Morris. Sheba. Grumpy Cat. Keyboard Cat. Is Asperger Whisperer Cat the next media hit?

A kitty who has comforted a boy during grief has been named Cat of the Year by British charity for cats, Cats Protection.

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Susan Boyle wants to adopt!

The British native who launched a worldwide career after an appearance on Britain’s Got Talent says she’s got plenty of room in her home and heart.

“When things quiet down, I’d like to be fostering,” she said on a recent episode of “The Dan Wootton Interview” podcast. “I’m 58, so… I’ve got something to bring my family home to. I’ve (got) a lovely house, why not share it?”

“I’ve got a couple who think the world of me,” she said. “I love kids. I never had any of my own; that’s my biggest regret, but I love kids. They’re good fun to be with.”

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For many Asperger adolescents, the ability to organize and place things in a similar category may be more difficult than for the neurotypical adolescent.

The idea of placing ideas in groups to master the concept is nothing novel, but the idea of using electronic devices or assistive technology to do so is something to consider.

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Superheroes comes in all varieties, and no one knows that better than one NYC artist who looked to his son for some innovative ideas in the world of fantasy.

The result is a total of three educational books to date, all centered around a character called “Jake Jetpulse.”

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The ability to read minds may still be a long ways away, but the ability to recognize and read emotions, especially if you have difficulties doing so due to autism, may have arrived already.

Google Glass, Google’s 3D reality glasses that didn’t hit big with the tech crowd several years ago have made a comeback with apps like Empower Me.

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While it’s almost agreed upon universally that a pet may help those with certain conditions, even if those conditions don’t make them officially “disabled,” the best pet for an autistic child may still be up for discussion.

Dogs have traditionally been considered great for special needs, but some experts are pointing the paw towards cats.

Gretchen Carlisle, affiliated with the Missouri University (MU) Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) believes cats should be considered over dogs for several reasons.

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Rewarding and punishing the child with Asperger’s presents a challenge, as My Asperger’s Child explains.

Usual methods, such as prohibiting the child from interacting with his peers, may do the opposite since he or she thrives on being alone anyway.

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