Why I think aspergers should not be on the autism spectrum

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I wouldn't say drooling is prominent enough a symptom that he has to say Yes, some Autistics drool, but I'm far enough away on this huge spectrum that I don't do it.

Forget the f**** drooling, it's not what being an aspie is about, tell them that!

Capri0112, you had me laughing so hard!! !

There isn't a difference between autism and aspergers.

Not so. I didn't yell at you. Please don't do this global generalisation stuff!

There is an old thread titled Aspie Elitism which covered a lot of ground regarding the separatist attitude (to which I don't subscribe).

OP, could you please explain a bit more clearly where you think the cut-off points should be between you and those you consider to be "autistic"?

double post.

Interesting. I should thank my psychs (who diagnosed me) that they gave me the ugly PDD-NOS label after all... I so hated it! (Before someone starts stereotyping: I have enough SIs and RRBs).

There's no Asperger's Syndrome in the new DSM any more, so no need to worry about the different labels of the spectrum.

If someone doesn't understand what being autistic means, you can always explain them (education is always welcome).

I don't subscribe to Aspie-Elitism either.

It seems like you're upset that the neurological condition you've been diagnosed with is, at its base level, the same condition as those who are unable to function as well as you are.

Would it surprise you to know that there are those with the same condiion who I'm sure are higher functioning and more intelligent than you are?
Should they be upset at having the same condition as someone like you who doesn't function as well and isn't as intelligent?

Your assertion is not based on science but on a wish not to be subject to the unfortunate prejudices & stereotypes of ignorant people.
You're objecting to the terminology because of the unfair stigma & untrue negative steroeotypes associated with it, while not objecting to that stigma & those stereotypes being applied to others just as unfairly and falsely.

Instead of childishly wishing that the burden of those untruths fall upon others who you deem worthy of such disdain, stand up for yourself all others like you, whatever their level of functioning & intellectual ability, by repudiating those stereotypes & proudly pointing out that autistics can't be pinned down to a simple stereotype and that anyone who does so looks ridiculous, narrow minded, and extremely ignorant.

If you dislike what people think about your condition, our condition, then help change the perception of it, one person at a time if necessary.
Don't try to distance yourself rom it by calling it anything other than what it is.
Asperger's syndrome is a form a hgh functioning autism.
The only difference, even in the dsm-iv criteria was the lack of significant speech or cognitive delay or impairment.
That's a highly artificial and completely unnecessary distinction really, and only indicates the bias & politics of the scientists involved in defining the conditions than any real logical division based on standard procedure for defining disorders.
For instance, there's no distinction made between schizophrenia with or without speech or cognitive issues.

Please don't think that I'm trying to yell at you about this.
It's just that it seems to me like you're making an unfortunate mistake and I think that you're intelligent enough to understand that and correct it in a way which would not only be productive but also make you feel better about yourself despite the ignorance of many of your peers.