The Bond Is Stronger Than You Think, The Autism Phenotype.

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the original poster is still working on his writing skills on a fairly basic level, so I chalk it up to a learning opportunity for him.

Merle, you know I didn't mean to offend you.

But there is something here that might be worth discussing. I could be 100% wrong saying this, but it is my observation from watching my son's social interactions: AS can be much harder on a fellow AS than the rest of the world in certain situations. When? When the two individuals have developed conflicting scripts. Your script says red flag. But I see someone who picked up a speech pattern he saw others using, which is, "my friend," and put it into his script, perhaps without fully understanding when it should be used. My son does not have AS friends; he had one we thought was probably AS, and that blew up in a torrent of flame about a month ago. That was the one kid who has allowed my son into his circle but then refused to accept my son's quirks.

We've noticed two kinds of kids on this board: those who don't want social interaction, and those who want it but are bad at it. The later group trying to make friends with the former also can be interesting.

I guess I'm willing to sit back and see how different people react to the post and why, as well as seeing how Excellsuius reacts to those who disagree. Maybe there is something to learn from all that, as well.

Thank you for letting me know I am not fitting into the social mileau.

I find that statement offensive and hyper-critical, but I'm sure it's just me.

The term "My Friend" was a general statement made to have the effect of speaking out of the page and to the reader. I find it shameful that that specific term was picked apart from the article in such a way that it ruined the entire concept of the idea and research. It was not meant to raise red flags, cause unrest, or any harm and I am so sorry that it did.

Thanks,
Excellsius