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I Score "Very High" on the autism quotient tests
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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 745164" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>I agree 100%! This is why I say I may no longer qualify for a diagnosis as I am now, though I definitely did when I was younger. Social skills are just that, skills, and like any other skill they can be learned. Some of us just may need to learn in different ways. </p><p></p><p>I had a wonderful boss who filled this role for me. He taught me how to manage eye contact, shake hands, do small talk, talk to the big bosses, interact in meetings, handle client interactions, navigate a cocktail party, and even do public speaking. We practiced everything explicitly, even the smallest stuff. He believed in me and refused to accept that I was not promotable due to social skills even though my technical skills were great. He really had a huge role in making me who I am. I have my own business now, and I know I could not do the business development and client interaction part of my job without his lessons. RIP, JM, I love you! </p><p></p><p>I also take issue with the ‘no imagination’ thing. I think mine is pretty good! I agree that this may be something that applies more for low-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) than high-functioning/formerly known as Aspergers. Same with empathy. I don’t read facial expressions and body language well, but that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of empathy once you explain to me what you’re feeling! I feel very strongly, and I care very much. I’m not a robot! I just need you to tell me, and not make me guess. </p><p></p><p>I have found that studying psychology and reading advice columns has really helped me understand other people better. Empathy (in the sense of recognizing what other people may be feeling and responding in socially appropriate ways) can also be learned. People who lack the capacity for empathy entirely - and who just don’t CARE about other people - are antisocial/psychopathic, not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 745164, member: 23349"] I agree 100%! This is why I say I may no longer qualify for a diagnosis as I am now, though I definitely did when I was younger. Social skills are just that, skills, and like any other skill they can be learned. Some of us just may need to learn in different ways. I had a wonderful boss who filled this role for me. He taught me how to manage eye contact, shake hands, do small talk, talk to the big bosses, interact in meetings, handle client interactions, navigate a cocktail party, and even do public speaking. We practiced everything explicitly, even the smallest stuff. He believed in me and refused to accept that I was not promotable due to social skills even though my technical skills were great. He really had a huge role in making me who I am. I have my own business now, and I know I could not do the business development and client interaction part of my job without his lessons. RIP, JM, I love you! I also take issue with the ‘no imagination’ thing. I think mine is pretty good! I agree that this may be something that applies more for low-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) than high-functioning/formerly known as Aspergers. Same with empathy. I don’t read facial expressions and body language well, but that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of empathy once you explain to me what you’re feeling! I feel very strongly, and I care very much. I’m not a robot! I just need you to tell me, and not make me guess. I have found that studying psychology and reading advice columns has really helped me understand other people better. Empathy (in the sense of recognizing what other people may be feeling and responding in socially appropriate ways) can also be learned. People who lack the capacity for empathy entirely - and who just don’t CARE about other people - are antisocial/psychopathic, not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)! [/QUOTE]
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