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May 20, 2008

VIDEO: Why Autistic People Don’t Look Into Eyes

Author: AspieWeb Admin - Categories: Aspergers and Autism Videos - Tags: , , , , , , , ,

This is a great video created by someone with Autism on why Autistic people do not look into peoples eyes.  It shows that even though we may be looking at your shirt, or your mouth, or something behind you - we are still processing and comprehending what you are saying.

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May 7, 2008

Aspergers Syndrome - The Geek Syndrome?

Author: AspieWeb Admin - Categories: Aspergers, Autism and Society - Tags: , , , ,

Wired News published an interesting article comparing people with Aspergers Syndrome - a mild form of autism - to geeks.  As someone with Aspergers Syndrome I found it somewhat offensive, but true and funny at the same time.  If Aspergers effects your life in some way - what do you think about the following article?

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