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18 Oct 2007, 1:52 pm

I realise this has probably been discussed before, so apologies, just didnt want to bump a very old thread or anything.

What do you people feel is the main advantage of having AS?

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18 Oct 2007, 1:58 pm

Attention to detail.

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18 Oct 2007, 1:59 pm

Always having that child carefree attitude, that most NTs loose as they hit adulthood.

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18 Oct 2007, 1:59 pm

being unique

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18 Oct 2007, 2:11 pm

Age1600 wrote:

Always having that child carefree attitude, that most NTs loose as they hit adulthood.

This is off topic, but damn, you're perdy. :oops:

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18 Oct 2007, 2:13 pm

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18 Oct 2007, 2:14 pm

aarghapanda wrote:

I realise this has probably been discussed before, so apologies, just didnt want to bump a very old thread or anything.

What do you people feel is the main advantage of having AS?

It's a hindrance. I don't think there are any perks - except -maybe to emerge a stronger human being when it's overcome.

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18 Oct 2007, 2:25 pm

aarghapanda wrote:

Age1600 wrote:

Always having that child carefree attitude, that most NTs loose as they hit adulthood.

This is off topic, but damn, you're perdy. :oops:

Hey, thanks, that just made my day haha.

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18 Oct 2007, 2:38 pm

Hmmm, jj. You're on a downer man! Have a look at all the famous people who are on or thought to be on the spectrum (Try not to notice Bill Gates, he's in denial). I don't think most of them would be there otherwise. Don't you feel just a little less of a monkey than the rest of (in)humanity? I (we all) know it aint easy but it aint other aspies that make life difficult... Sheeet! if i was on the same continent as you I'd be straight 'round with a bottle of JD & a bag o' mowie wowie!

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18 Oct 2007, 2:38 pm

Being rational/mature and charmingly child-like at the same time.

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18 Oct 2007, 3:09 pm

ZARATHUSTRA wrote:

Sorry, I just don't see any perks in this specifically. I have merits, gifts and talents which have zero to do with AS. As far as I can see the autistic spectrum is a personality quirk to overcome not something that necessarily brings with it any benefits.

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18 Oct 2007, 3:12 pm

For me its the focus with which i can pursue my main passion in life(philosophy), which provides my life with both purpose and pleasure

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18 Oct 2007, 3:18 pm

immanuel wrote:

For me its the focus with which i can pursue my main passion in life(philosophy), which provides my life with both purpose and pleasure

Read some Sartre. Lost in a cold, unfeeling universe.

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18 Oct 2007, 3:21 pm

Finding each other. And, ironically for people who are supposedly self obsessed, compassion. Only way to know others is to know ourselves. We know that. Do NT's?

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18 Oct 2007, 3:31 pm

Most Aspies are clever, eccentric and arts-minded. Three characteristics I highly appreciate in people. Many people with AS fit the description. I guess the poster saying "being unique" somewhat says it in very nice words.

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18 Oct 2007, 4:03 pm

Always looking much younger than I really am. Usually figuring things out more quickly than others. The ability to teach myself many things without formal instruction.

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