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If Aspergers is a gift, why do lots of people here moan

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Sorenna
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08 Sep 2008, 11:55 am

Danielismyname wrote:
I'd like to cut my [left] arm off for the fun of it, really.

Cut your arm off? Why?



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08 Sep 2008, 11:59 am

I think of my son's Asperger's as a gift that comes with some very real burdens.

While we certainly want to keep our focus on, and celebrate, the gifts, dealing with the burdens can be the tough part, and it's the tough parts of their lives that people tend to bring into forums, where you've got a great brainstorming resource.


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