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RE: Autism Spectrum Disorder [formerly titled: "a tortured life"]
Like other autism profiles, Asperger syndrome is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
People with Asperger syndrome see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you have Asperger syndrome, you have it for life – it is not an illness or disease and cannot be ‘cured’. Often people feel that Asperger syndrome is a fundamental aspect of their identity.
Autism is a spectrum condition. All autistic people share certain difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways. Some people with Asperger syndrome also have mental health issues or other conditions, meaning people need different levels and types of support.
it's both interesting, and strange to learn about the wide variety of ways it affects people.
absolutely
the spectrum is very very wide @inquiringtimes
for an example, it's a stereotype that people with aspergers all have extremely vivid visual imaginations, where I am the exact opposite! 8-\