If you asked a person in a wheelchair would they like to be able to walk, they would more than likely say yes. If you Aspergers would they like to be able to socialise, they would probably say yes as well. So, if there's a way of helping achieve this, why not take advantage of it? I would personally love to be able to suppress who I am because it means I will be respected more and fit in more.
What is this help that you say exists and where is it?
There is strong evidence to suggest that suppressing who you are and trying to fit in can lead to mental health problems, though.
And I think you've rather missed the point about the wheelchair user. It's not about whether someone would choose to be different, but about society adapting a bit to include people who have different needs. Someone who uses a wheelchair cannot simply get up and walk, in the same way that someone with Aspergers cannot simply stop having it.
I also think there is a difference between suppressing who you are and learning techniques to deal with the things that are most troublesome. For me, the anxiety of daily life is a huge problem, the obsessions I have over certain people, and an inability to let go of things and move on. These can be crippling at time... indeed, this year has been a good example, and I'm really struggling with one situation right now.
As for the help that's out there, I would start with the NAS or any other autism service that might be local to you. There are certainly people and places that specialise. I would particularly recommend Resources for Autism, who are an easy google.
There is strong evidence to suggest that suppressing who you are and trying to fit in can lead to mental health problems, though.
And I think you've rather missed the point about the wheelchair user. It's not about whether someone would choose to be different, but about society adapting a bit to include people who have different needs. Someone who uses a wheelchair cannot simply get up and walk, in the same way that someone with Aspergers cannot simply stop having it.
I also think there is a difference between suppressing who you are and learning techniques to deal with the things that are most troublesome. For me, the anxiety of daily life is a huge problem, the obsessions I have over certain people, and an inability to let go of things and move on. These can be crippling at time... indeed, this year has been a good example, and I'm really struggling with one situation right now.
As for the help that's out there, I would start with the NAS or any other autism service that might be local to you. There are certainly people and places that specialise. I would particularly recommend Resources for Autism, who are an easy google.
Yes, but what kind of help is it? Is it help to try and improve things, or is the type of "help" that just says "this is what you've got - tough, here's how to feel a bit less worse about it?"
There is strong evidence to suggest that suppressing who you are and trying to fit in can lead to mental health problems, though.
As for the help that's out there, I would start with the NAS or any other autism service that might be local to you. There are certainly people and places that specialise. I would particularly recommend Resources for Autism, who are an easy google.
The NAS are very good when it come to information but I find their help with more emotional and psychological subjects a bit too patronising.
They definitely want us square pegs to fit into round holes, so to speak.
Yes, but what kind of help is it? Is it help to try and improve things, or is the type of "help" that just says "this is what you've got - tough, here's how to feel a bit less worse about it?"
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There is strong evidence to suggest that suppressing who you are and trying to fit in can lead to mental health problems, though.
And I think you've rather missed the point about the wheelchair user. It's not about whether someone would choose to be different, but about society adapting a bit to include people who have different needs. Someone who uses a wheelchair cannot simply get up and walk, in the same way that someone with Aspergers cannot simply stop having it.
I also think there is a difference between suppressing who you are and learning techniques to deal with the things that are most troublesome. For me, the anxiety of daily life is a huge problem, the obsessions I have over certain people, and an inability to let go of things and move on. These can be crippling at time... indeed, this year has been a good example, and I'm really struggling with one situation right now.
As for the help that's out there, I would start with the NAS or any other autism service that might be local to you. There are certainly people and places that specialise. I would particularly recommend Resources for Autism, who are an easy google.
Yes, but what kind of help is it? Is it help to try and improve things, or is the type of "help" that just says "this is what you've got - tough, here's how to feel a bit less worse about it?"
The NAS are very good when it come to information but I find their help with more emotional and psychological subjects a bit too patronising.
They definitely want us square pegs to fit into round holes, so to speak.
I reckon both types exist.
Have you tried Resources for Autism? I think the NAS depends a bit on who you get.