I have Asperger's Syndrome. While it is technically on the Autism spectrum, it is significantly milder. Because of Asperger's, I tend to take things literally and I sometimes don't understand other people's humor. However, Asperger's is great because I don't have to be interested in what all the other girls my age are interested in. I can spend my time reading great books and researching topics I want to know more about without worrying about how I look or if a certain boy likes me.
Because of Asperger's, my priorities are different than those of other girls my age. Most girls my age know a lot about makeup and whatever boy band or celebrity is currently popular, while I know a lot about outer space and cats. I'm what you might call a "nerd", and I'm proud of it!
Asperger's makes me different, but I like being unique. If you have any questions about Asperger's, feel free to ask me and I'll be happy to answer!
Until next time,
Semper Fidelis
