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obie7661
12-05-2007, 07:23 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/health/04well.html?em&ex=1197003600&en=8d7995e8c4f5f308&ei=5087%0A

...The disorder, considered a form of autism, is characterized by unusual social interaction and communication skills. Aspies, as people with the condition like to call themselves, often have normal or above-average intelligence, but they have trouble making friends and lack the intuitive ability to gauge social situations. They fail to make eye contact and often exhibit a single-minded fixation that can be both bizarre and brilliant....

SuperBran
12-05-2007, 10:09 AM
and let's not forget "hands" from boston legal!

ObieWon
12-06-2007, 10:38 AM
It's a very misunderstood thing - my nephew has it. People that aren't educated about it don't "get it." I'm glad awareness is growing...

massillon catholic
12-06-2007, 12:36 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/04/health/04well.html?em&ex=1197003600&en=8d7995e8c4f5f308&ei=5087%0A

... often exhibit a single-minded fixation that can be both bizarre and brilliant....


I think that I have it!