he’s weird

Mr. Literal is such an amazing success story, such an inspiration when you look at where he started and how far he's come. He is a resident of the autism spectrum, but his current location looks to be somewhere in the highest-functioning/Asperger's Syndrome area. He's very smart, scary smart sometimes, and has musical talent seeping out of his pores, I kid you not. Loves to sing, harmonizes like I never could until I was an adult, and now is learning piano. I just burst with pride when I wa

British hacker loses U.S. extradition case

A British “UFO eccentric,” wanted in the United States for breaking into NASA and Pentagon computers in “the biggest military hack of all time,” lost his latest battle to avoid extradition on Friday.Gary McKinnon, 43, was refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court, Britain’s highest judicial body, as he continued his long battle to avoid being sent to the United States.McKinnon, who was recently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, had challenged a refusal by Britain’s ch

Is My Life Over? Do I Have A Future?

Sep.25, 2009 in UncategorizedI have no life. I’m stuck in this neighborhood that might as well be a ghetto. I envy the hooligan across the street and his drug addict mother because they at least have a life. I can’t drive because of my anxiety. I have Asperger’s Syndrome and OCD which I had to take medication for. I also have acid reflux now and have to take Zantac twice a day. I am not taking my Zoloft and Risperdal because I do not want to take four medications a day. The only time when i

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

Sep.18, 2009 in Uncategorized Review “‘From causes and diagnosis to differences in social interactions, perception, and mental health issues, The Complete Guide goes far beyond the usual Asperger’s approach and is a “must” for any serious health reference collection. ‘ – The Midwest Book Review ‘. . . encyclopaedic in its depth and detail. ‘ – Good Autism Practice (GAP) ‘The author has expertly captured the essence and distinctness of individuals with AS. This book should be considered a

Program prepares students with autism for college

From the Orlando [FL] Sentinel:The College Internship Program in Melbourne, Florida, helps students with autism spectrum disorders succeed in college by working on social skills, independent living skills and time management.The program, which costs between $30,000 and $40,000 a year, was created eight years ago by psychologist Michael MacManmon after he was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. “I thought, ‘What would someone with Asperger’s who’s going to college need to be able to function in

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