Girls are generally recognized as superior mimics. Those with [Asperger's Syndrome] hold back and observe until they learn … - Tony Attwood

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Every child is created uniquely by God. God puts a certain formula in the heart of every child. And it is the parents' challenge to figure out the combination. We need to spend time studying, looking, listening, and observing.

Tony Attwood

Girls are generally recognized as superior mimics. Those with [Asperger's Syndrome] hold back and observe until they learn the 'rules', then imitate their way through social situations.

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I see people with Asperger's syndrome as a bright thread in the rich tapestry of life.

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When the anger is intense, the person with Asperger's syndrome may be in a 'blind rage' and unable to see the signals indicating that it would be appropriate to stop. Feelings of anger can also be in response in situations where we would expect other emotions. I have noted that sadness may be expressed as anger.

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From my clinical experience, I consider that children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome have a different, not defective, way of thinking.

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Asperger's syndrome has probably been an important and valuable characteristic of our species throughout evolution.

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I know of several children and adults (with Asperger’s Syndrome) who have reported a considerable reduction in visual sensitivity and sensory overload when wearing Irlen lenses.

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