Category: Human Behavior and Cognitive Science

The (Stupid, Politically Correct) Reason that Psychologists no longer recognize Aspergers
(yet we aspies use it all the time).

Asperger’s syndrome was a distinct diagnosis which described a person of average or higher-than-average intelligence and age-appropriate language skills who also had social and communication challenges – such neurological compartmentalization and systematizing that empathizing and neurological integration was underdeveloped or stressed. Though most learn how to mask and ‘fit in’. (In my view, we aspies get along fine. And are far less burdened than neurotypicals other than in our interactions with neurotypicals. 😉 Who are the source of anxiety. 😉 )

So in my view, and the view of most of us – is that we have a superpower. Especially in the scientific and technological age.

So Why Conflate Aspergers with Autism?

“Hans Asperger, the man who claimed he discovered autism and who created the Asperger’s syndrome label, had his research funded by the Nazi regime and specifically protected autistic children he labelled as having Asperger’s and therefore being intelligent, while allowing other autistic children to perish under euthanasia.

This historical context is a big reason that the Asperger’s label is no longer in use by medical professionals and is no longer welcomed by the autistic community.”

In Other Words – Its nonsense, and the correct categorization of the cognitively masculine, systematizing end of the spectrum as Aspergers is to the benefit of those of us who are born with it, master it, and effectively weaponize it for our own betterment and that of mankind.

Because, do you have any idea what percentage of innovations in western civilization are from the minds of aspies? Most.

Recapture the term Aspergers as a superpower you’re proud of – despite the social costs it’s worth it. 😉

Hugs all,
CD