Recognizing Aspie Strengths - Page 2
© Juli B
All of whom have secured their place in history as poets, writers, inventors, artists, actors and so on. None of whom are remembered strictly based on their weaknesses.
With that being said, how can we possibly refer to individuals diagnosed with AS simply as a "person with Asperger's Syndrome". In my personal opinion, that is doing these amazing individuals a huge disservice.
Focusing on strengths requires shedding the diagnostic term, Asperger's Syndrome for a new term. It is believed that "Aspie" seems right at home among its talent-based counterparts: soloist, genius, aspie, dancer.
Although they describe the same group of people, the diagnostic criteria for AS and the defining characteristics of aspie are markedly different......"Ultimately, what distinguishes people with Asperger's Syndrome from aspie individuals is how others respond".
So do I feel that the term "Aspie" is a politically correct one? Not only do I feel strongly that it is, I now know that by using said term I am focusing on Andy's full potential.
"Those who genuinely understand Aspies see their strengths clearly and regard their struggles with patience and support".
Yeah, I think I qualify.
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