About ZenEmu
I find life tends to be very much like this.
I was born with Aspergers Syndrome and I find life a little confusing sometimes. My confusion is not helped much by living in a world where for many people, a clear conscience is often a sign of a bad memory. As such I haven’t really managed to come up with a life philosophy, I simply dread one day at a time and do my best to cope with it, which I suppose brings us to the purpose of this blog.
Now the problem with Aspergers Syndrome is that it adds a another whole level of difficulty to life; and of course the problem with life is it is happening all around you all of the time, even when you are doing your taxes. It is quite unavoidable, it is just that we aspies would often very much like to avoid certain bits of it.
This site is dedicated to Aspergers Syndrome and Autism, but I will also talk about the things that distract me, and make life a little more bearable.
If you have any questions about Aspergers Syndrome and Autism, please feel free to ask or to respond to any post, and I will do my best to make some kind of sense when I answer.
Have fun, enjoy the site, do whatever makes you happy and doesn’t make those around you sad; laugh, love and enjoy wherever you happen to be and visit us on occasion to find something fun to do or to learn more about the strange world of Aspergers Syndrome and Autism.
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ZenEmu
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Hello! I like this site you have created very much. My sister has Aspergers and there is something she does that I have never seen addressed in other information before. She gets lost in a thought and her facial expression is such that its deeply angry, but then she looks at me, like she is back in her body and aware of me, and then will smile as if everything is okay. It’s VERY spooky!! Do you know anything about this kind of behavior?? Its happens every day with her. Thank you for anything you have to say.
Hi Kristin,
Many people on the Autistic Spectrum find it very easy to become lost in their own thoughts. Many often experience a very visual form of deep concentration, sometimes referred to as Disconnection. When we disconnect we tend to block the world around us out temporarily. Many of us also experience some form of physical que when this happens. Restless leg syndrome, rocking and yes, sometimes odd facial expressions; and they are not a conscious action. When your sister is deep in concentration and looks angry, I very much doubt that the expression is linked to her being angry, it is just one of those things she has little control over. Indeed, unless you have pointed it out to her, I doubt she is even aware that she does it. I hope that makes things clearer for you.
ZenEmu
Hi ZenEmu
I appreciate your blog very much, it is one of the best websites to learn more about Asperger’s syndrome as it is not only informative but also very entertaining to read.
I live in Denmark and have a son of 16, who last year was diagnosed with Asperger’s, depression and anxiety. He didnt attend school for almost a year, but a few months ago he started in a special class with only 6 students who all have Asperger’s or anxiety. Now he is doing well and feels relatively safe, as safe as it is possible with anxiety.
I am often asked the question, why was Alexander not discovered earlier. How could he go to school for 9 years and seem just like everyone else? At least the adults thought so.
I think you’ve written an article that explains it, but I can not find it in your archive. You described how the Asperger children and neuro-typical children are more alike when they are very young, but the gap increases with age, which may cause anxiety to Aspie’s and may cause a meltdown in the mid-teens.
If you can guide me to that article I will be very happy. It describes precisely Alexander’s situation and would help me to explain it to family and friends.
All your articles are very helpfull, thanks for your great work.
I would just like it noted that my own NT life (I’m 14 on the AQ scale) is hugely enriched by my contacts with those in my family and my students who are on the spectrum. I love the ways I’m made to question my own preconceptions and world views and confront my prejudices and limited perceptions. Oh, and the fun!