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26 Dec 2010, 8:55 pm

Robdemanc wrote:

All people with AS have average or above average intelligence, never below average.

Thisn point could be clarified a bit - like it is written, some people could interpret "never bellow average" in the sense of "never below IQ 100"

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27 Dec 2010, 2:23 am

I have not specifically written anything myself to explain AS but I found an article written by GREENTURTLE74 to be very useful. It's a light hearted cartoon version that he has used to explain it to his friend's and he doesn't mind if it's copied. It might work to break the ice as such and then follow it up with something more detailed as you have written. It's under 'Greenturtle74's Cartoon version of Aspergers' on this forum.

I'm speaking as a Mom with AS who also has a son with AS. It has taken me 51 years to figure out why I did not fit in with anyone as a child not even family members. On the positive side it is possible to learn social skills and speaking from personal experience with much practice it does work and depending on the special interest it can work into a really good career, so that may be worth mentioning.

Good luck and I hope this helps.

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27 Dec 2010, 1:24 pm

wavefreak58 wrote:

Why are you taking this approach? It seems a bit clinical. Does your mother have an analytical mind?

I am using this approach because I find it difficult to talk to her and she asked me to write it down. She is not stupid but I don't think she will find it a light read. Also we live in different cities so don't see her much. I want her to realize that I am different from my siblings.

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27 Dec 2010, 1:26 pm

AS_mom wrote:

I know what you mean. I am 40 now and only just starting to understnd these issues. My mother is 65 and is doing well for her age. She is intelligent and I think this will help us to have conversations.

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27 Dec 2010, 2:55 pm

Robdemanc wrote:

wavefreak58 wrote:

Why are you taking this approach? It seems a bit clinical. Does your mother have an analytical mind?

I was not implying that your mom may not be able to understand a clinical tone. It is important to tailor your writing to the intended audience. If she is comfortable with a technical document rather than a personal one, that's fine. Some people just respond better to a more personal approach. You might want to include a few specific examples from your life, examples that she would be able to recall and place into the context of Asperger's.

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