I don't mean horribly injured, but just imagine some old actor has done their shoulder skiing, or someone has broken a leg. Something relatively minor, but incapacitating, with bed rest advised.

What better place to recuperate than the Big Brother house?

Sam and Abz have shown (for different reasons) that not actually doing anything need be no obstacle to reaching the Final, so it's an easy life, and you still get paid.

Wheel them in nurse!

Aspergers Syndrome isn't an injury. Its a lifelong condition

FFS! I'm joking.

I understand you are joking FFS! I apologise for being oversensitive, I have just reread your post and I realise I have taken your post too seriously I have two kids with aspergers thats all. Im sorry.

FFS! You two!

I'm not saying that Abz doesn't have Aspergers but I personally haven't seen anything to show that he does, he just seems to prefer his own company and is a bit of a hippy in love with nature.

I know that at some autistic schools there are a number of children that are diagnosed with Aspergers and autism who, in the view of the professionals working at the school, are more likely to have attachment disorder but because they were diagnosed as a child and doctors are reluctant to challenge a diagnosis, the child is labelled autistic or having Aspergers for the rest of their life, despite the fact that they most likely are not. Sad really as they are being supported for the wrong syndrome and in some cases, being prevented from accessing the support they actually need

We are joking I think

I am not sure what you think would 'show that he does'. He seems to find groups of people trying, which is characteristic. He seems to focus intensely for quite a long time on something, which is also characteristic. We don't know if he is very attached to routine (probably the third main characteristic) because we have no way of telling; all we know is that he says he has found the BB house 'very tough'.

I agree with all of this and would guess that his outside life is pretty centred around a routine, especially living on a farm. Him watering the plants kind of shows this in a way.

People with Aspergers tend to focus on one thing at a time and that's all they can concentrate on, I'm guessing his spiritual side is from him being so fixated on something that he has read up on it to an extreme (which they can tend to do)

It could be that he was diagnosed later in life also, which is a what happened to a friends other half recently.

FFS, you one! We're joking.

That's men isn't it? Are you saying being a man is a lifelong condition.now? That's transphobic FFS.

Phew!

My friend has twin boys with aspergers, they are the most adorable lads but my, how they've tried her at times. The hardest thing i've found when looking after them is other peoples disapproving looks and nasty remarks when they've not been on their best behaviour. Thats the saddest thing really as people are only going on what they see and the boys look perfectly normal outwardly. The lads have been hard work along the way but my friend wouldn't change them for the world and they bring such joy to those of us lucky enough to know them.
I wish you well snickypoo

Thank you It hasn't been easy because of the reasons you mention, from the outside there appears to be no problem, however, there seems to be more awareness of the condition. My sons are both grown up now, and both have their difficulties, the younger one struggles worse than the older one, but, they are my lads, and, as with your friends boys, I wouldn't have them any other way I wish your friend luck with her boys too

You and others on here all have different views on how Aspergers manifests itself. All are right because Aspies may share some likenesses, but certainly not all. My daughter is 20 years old. She never attracted disapproving looks because she was always on her best behaviour in public, and also in school. She struggles with social interaction, as in making and keeping friends, likewise with emotional relationships. She does not feel a need to stick to a routine but she has rituals she has to follow to avoid anxiety. She, like many others suffers from depression at times, again a common issue. She is a high achiever and is at university. Despite finding social interaction to be very difficult, she actively pushes those boundaries. She heads committees, has to speak at conferences, and generally pushes herself into difficult for her, situations. There is a reason why she does this. She simply wants to fit in. To be the same. To me, she is brave beyond belief. She is my hero. As to why Abz went in there? For the same reason she would. To show he can fit in.

Lovely to hear about others experiences here. Best wishes to all. xx

It is according to the birth certificate. People like Lauren will still have their gender stated as male on it. I know there was once a campaign to try and enable sex changed people to alter their birth certificates but it is not allowed I believe.

The should get David Frost for next season, he would make enthralling viewing.

You're daughter sounds just delightful, you must be bursting with pride. My friends lads are very bright too, one especially, he's bordering on genious with maths! They are 12 and going through those 'normal' dodgy years every mum knows!
I'll show her you're post in the morning, it's wonderful to hear how well you're daughter has done and proof that with hard work, determination and unwavering support from a loving family, the skys the limit.
My best wishes to you both

No, you can get a new birth certificate already.

Thanks Rachael,

Your post was lovely to read. As your friend will know, it isn't always easy, but its worth it. My daughter is also a twin funnily enough, but her sister doesn't have it. Please pass on my best wishes to her and her boys. Having support from friends like you is worth it's weight in gold. That means the world.

Yes, he would !! - the poor man has recently died

I honestly believe there are people who trawl internet forums just looking for things to be offended by.

The OP never even mentioned the 'Chosen One'

Yes:

http://www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrig...ition-act.html

If you actually read the thread, many , many, posts above this one I actually apologised to the OP for being over sensitive, which, might I add, was more about my own kids than the 'chosen one'.