Written by SAPL on September 20th, 2018 in Film and TV, Pop Culture.
The Netflix series Atypical is back for its second season, featuring a group of stars portraying teenage life with all its ups, downs and surprises.
In the ever-expanding definition of the typical teenager, there’s room for an atypical one as well.
This show’s atypical teen just happens to be on the autism spectrum.
Written by SAPL on September 18th, 2018 in Education, Film and TV, Pop Culture, Stuff Aspergers Like Book Quote.
Can Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon (Jim Parsons) be used to teach Asperger’s syndrome to the education population? One Glaskow educator was jokingly told he could.
In a more serious note, the brainy physicists does posses many of the stereotypical traits that make us laugh and sometimes cringe.
Written by SAPL on September 13th, 2018 in Asperger People In The News, Careers.
When one Asperger teenager decided he wanted to start a business, his rationale was that everybody uses soap.
And so launched Spencer Kelly’s Expedition Soap Co., from which 2,000 returning customers lather themselves up with bars infused with scents of pumpkin and cider from a company that specializes in all-natural and vegan products that include cleansing and body butters.
Written by SAPL on 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 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
Written by SAPL on February 23rd, 2009 in Uncategorized.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Out of all the women in the world who are special to the Asperger Person, Jessica Kingsley is in the top 5, along with mom, wife or girlfriend, and playmate of the year.
Who is Jessica, you might ask? Who knows! Stuff Asperger People Like has no clue, but one thing’s for sure, she sure does have an extensive collection of books on Asperger’s Syndrome and autism.
Written by SAPL on January 7th, 2009 in Clothing, Sensory Sensitivties.
Donna S. Rutherford on Flickr
Clothing can be such a pain in ass for Asperger People. Too tight, not tight enough, feels scratchy, the list goes on for material and fabrics that rub their sensory sensitivities the wrong way.
Because of this, some Aspies prefer to just be plain naked.
Usually this is confined to a private area, such as one’s own home or apartment, but there are exceptions.
Written by SAPL on December 31st, 2008 in Communication.
Image: Uberushaximus on Wikimedia Commons
You know that guy. Like many Asperger people, he shies away from oral communication and speaks his mind with the keyboard. He thinks texting should be a recognized foreign language. He might text his wife when she’s cooking in the kitchen at home when he’s away for long distances such as the bedroom upstairs. He will engage in a 20 minute back and forth email conversation when it could have been done face to face in five. Especially considering his office is right next door to yours. So close, you can even hear him typing his next response.
