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What is the bottom line of this site? - that Asperger syndrome is 'hyper-systemising', and in particular that AS tendency people are trying to interact in the hugely complex social world by using logical analysis and data. The resulting system running in their minds works poorly, is deafening, and stops any more intuitive NT functioning be heard. Some AS people may be able to stop doing this 'wrong' systemising, including stopping collecting and storing data for it to feed on, and may be able to rediscover NT (mirror neuron) functioning - as I believe has happened with me.
BACKGROUND. I exhibited many Asperger (AS) tendency indicators (*), and was concerned to stop 'crashes' of my communication and empathy systems(**) that occurred during or after periods of high social complexity.
I share here a thesis on AS tendency and un-learning, and some resulting approaches and exercises. Since adopting these I have not experienced a systems crash, including in high risk situations, and have experienced a lot more communication and joy in social situations.
DISCLAIMER. However please note that I do not want to raise any hopes that may prove false: I was only informally diagnosed as likely AS (*), and what I have experienced has not as yet (to my knowledge) been experienced by others who have tried it, and may not be applicable to all or even any AS tendency people, I am not in any way formally qualified in this field, and the content in this site is in no way formally scientifically proven. Please do not use any content of this site if you feel it may cause harm of any kind. I hereby disclaim any liability for any adverse result arising from the use or application of any content on this site.
In addition AS impacts seem to vary significantly by individual, so approaches, ideas, attitudes, key words etc may need to be significantly bespoke developed for a particular individual.
Note to returning visitors; I have updated details on the site as the discussion has developed, although the central thrusts and layout are unchanged. See the end of the 'Updates' page for where the discussion has reached.
Best wishes.
(*) score c.40 on the Baron-Cohen AQ test (found e.g. at http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html), typical Asperger social difficulties, systemising background in work education and family, intense interests, informally diagnosed as likely AS by a very experienced AS specialist therapist I worked with.
(**) More if interested, including book recommendation, on the 'Belt & Braces...' page.
