Written by SAPL on Friday, June 14th, 2019 in Recreation, Stuff Aspergers Like Book, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
“Solo sports give the Aspie confidence, allowing her to practice and improve on her own schedule, essentially being her only competitor, whose last record must be broken”
–from Stuff Aspergers Like
Written by SAPL on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 in Stuff Aspergers Like Book, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
“It’s a well-known fact among those they live, work and play with, an Asperger is 99% internally motivated and 1% internally motivated to appear as if they are externally motivated.”
–From the Stuff Aspergers Like book. This may be a bit of advice to remember when working with your Asperger adolescent when it comes to chores and schoolwork. There are less sarcastic tips as well, such as exercising patience and setting clear rules.
Written by SAPL on Monday, September 10th, 2018 in Communication, Stuff Aspergers Like Book, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
An interesting article surfaced on the web titled “100 Slang Terms from the 20th Century that No One Uses Anymore.”
If you have the time (and the browser support) to view a few of them (images in the types of articles always seem to slow things down, there’s something entertaining to get from it.
Written by SAPL on Friday, September 7th, 2018 in Stuff Aspergers Like Book.
Stuff Aspergers Like book is available!
The book follows a similar format to the blog, containing over 100 witty descriptions of Asperger traits.
A preview from the description:
Asperger’s syndrome can be a serious topic. It can also be hilarious! Stuff Asperger’s Like is a collection of over 100 short essays that humorously describe Asperger’s, a form of high-functioning autism. Stuff Aspergers Like explores what being an Aspie (nickname among those in the culture) means.
From socialization and communication to education to work to relationships, there are plenty of anecdotes and pop culture references to illustrate traits that surface in everyday interactions. Whether you’re on the spectrum or know someone who is, this humorous collection of tongue-in-cheek essays will entertain and educate.
Thirteen chapters include:
Socialization, Conversation and Communication: Eye contact, interacting in groups, grasping the use of slang, need for alone time and electronic communication
Work: School and Environment: Motivation, perfectionism, teamwork, career choices
