Talking to my prof?

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I haven't discussed AS with any of my professors or anything. As far as I was concerned it shouldn't really be an issue for me academically... however, now I'm not sure if that's correct. I just wrote a midterm involving almost exclusively relational concepts, something I have a lot of difficulty with and was told had to do with AS. Although I know all the information in detail, I'm sure I blew the midterm.
I'm not sure - should I go now and explain to the prof? Maybe I could get extra-credit work or an additional component added to the exam, or the weightings changed, or something? Or would that just be offering an excuse (I think it's a legitimate one, but I don't want to use it "just" to get what I want.)
This course is not mandatory to my degree, but it will lower my graduating GPA and if I fail I won't have graduation credits.

IF you did really, really poor on the midterm, ask your professor if you can re-take the midterm and explain that you were having an off-week. This is usually acceptable in most situations - depends on how nice and understanding your professor is.

Next, if you have an official diagnosis, go to your psychology/neurologist and have them write a letter stating your academic needs (need more time on test, extended dates, whatever you need - you can find these on your universities' disability services site) and then contact your universities' disability services and set up an appointment to receive accomodations.

I'm a graduate student with disability accomodations and I don't regret it.

I'm sure I did poorly - but won't have actual results until a week from Monday (we're on Reading Week now). I don't know if an "off-week" would cut it - well, it won't - but if I explain the combination of AS difficulties with that type of exam (AS is diagnosed and filed with our U's disability services) and the fact that it was the fourth exam in 2 days (plus 2 papers), he might have something to offer or suggest.
I have registered with SSDS (disability services) because they provided one of the diagnoses (by one of their psychologists). I haven't asked for any accommodations though, because I didn't expect to need any (I've made it without any so far). I'll see if they have something whereby I can get an exception to that type of exam, perhaps.

You do not need to tell your teacher your condition unless you need to.

Ask if you can re-take the test, or next term go to student services and speak with them.

I wish you luck.

I do both and I'm okay with it basically.

i'm feeling that

i have the same trouble with a class
well, usually i have the answer but they ignore it, and worse is when i get a bunch of question marks
people with worse papers get better grades
i'm putting a ton of effort because it became an obsession/interest
it's very Analytical style, how can it be wrong?, i dunno makes me furious and obsessed to do well at the same time
i'm so slow at explaining things i might even know very well

i said "I kind of have ..um this syndrome, ... and I can't really explain things or comprehend things well"
i think it went over their head but I kind of wonder if they ever thought of what it could be and what they thought of

tell them like that
keep it anonymous say what the problem part of it is
if they even care they can figure it out but they probably won't
that's the closest i came to telling anybody at school
i'm rather cynical towards the education system

To avoid the awkwardness or potential confrontation from a professor on the spot, do not discuss this in person. Professors can be busy, under pressure and are usually aspergers a bit themselves although they do not realize it, as they are used to attributing all single-mindedness and eccentricities to genius. As a result, in person, you could get a very abrasive answer or lack of empathy or understanding. Send your prof an email, explaining your condition carefully. This will give them a minute to think about it, go over school policy, consult an advisor or colleague on the protocol etc...

You could link to an article you feel describes you particularly well, to back it up. If you are diagnosed, you are lucky and you can reference a doctors note or phone number. I was surprised when I was in University that some professors demanded doctors notes even for missed classes due to flu.

yea

wise words nory



when I was at uni yea they wanted doctors certs... just gotta make sure ya ask eh

lol....


they seem to like to have something 'official' for their records



well ME............>>>

Im getting "benefits" from my "disability" at the moment eh at uni/college

its all good.. why not eh... take whats going...

but yea things can get complicated lol... when you think too much eh analyze too much yea..
Gotta stop thinkin my self.

They, the powers that be, should learn to just listen, not always need something backed up by some paper... but oh well. They're being emotionally lazy, only listening to facts and figures...
but there I go over-thinking again. There's no use getting upset about it.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-F7_hP_ADX8

Hilarious!!
I love it.

I might be too nervous to say that ever though, because then I'd be stuck having to confide, my strategy was always to not say anything and just hide in the background which was not a good one, as it just resulted in more misunderstanding, like people thinking I was a snob or being aloof or ignoring them - the exact opposite of my intention, or (not saying anything) can result in just being invisible so yes... your way is better! and its also very funny.

The power of words is amazing... if you're brave enough to use them.

Here's some Bjork lyrics for your little trick:


there's definitely no logic
to human behaviour
but yet so irresistible

there's no map and
a compass
wouldn't help at all

they're terribly moody
then all of a sudden turn happy
but, oh, to get involved in the exchange
of human emotions is ever so satisfying

human behaviour!