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Who’s awkward… them or us? (Autistic V neurotypical)
The problem with Aspergers’ social issues may not be autism. The problem might be that we live in a society that feels awkward in relating to people with autism. Recent research shows that neurotypical people’s reaction or reduced intention to engage with autistic people are an important contributor to their social and communication difficulties.
“…neurotypicals tend to decide, within moments of meeting autistic people, that autistic people are less worth socialising with than neurotypicals“.
Universities and autistic students
George Stanbury is a languages graduate who is autistic.
The number of University students with social impairments is growing rapidly, but the support they get tends to be shaped around academic needs while autistic learners drop out mainly because they feel socially isolated.
Some Universities are learning how to accommodate these needs by organising weekly lunch clubs or other autistic social groups, individual mentoring sessions or via new technologies, like chatbots or Apps such as Brain in Hand.
Funds for support are available but many are unaware and applying can be a daunting task. Also some do not have a formal diagnosis, while others choose not to apply because they do not perceive themselves “disabled enough” to warrant it.
The fun side of having Asperger syndrome
Having Asperger shouldn’t be just about limitations, impairments and difficulties. In this video, autistic speaker Dean Beadle speaks with humour and makes us laugh out loud about some of his life experiences… Worth a watch!
Autism: a disability or a difference?
In this article, poet and writer Joanne Limburg wonders whether her autism has been a help or a hindrance in growing up and becoming who she is.
She believes that given the right conditions and support, people with autism can thrive, shine and even reveal what some may call “superpowers”.
Asperger Support Spain 