Many people think of Asperger as a disability, and I do in some ways. But Asperger is also very much a culture in that Asperger people have their own interests, values, and ways of communication, just as people in foreign countries do. Read more…

Neurotypicalism is a life-long disorder. People who are neurotypicalistic are capable of learning independently, fending for themselves, and developing peer relationships; however, these capabilities often result in apparent insensitivity to the strengths and needs of the non-neurotypicalistic population, as well as poor communication skills (which this group refers to as good communication skills). People who are neurotypicalistic refer to this disability as “normally functioning”. Read more…

Many people with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s syndrome display many episodes in which they try to do the right thing, but it turns out they’re doing the wrong thing. As well, they often make mistakes when they didn’t even know they did anything bad. While most people, even neurotypical (normally functioning) people commit such mistakes, this is particularly common in people with Asperger’s. Read more…

Will is eager to share his thoughts on autism. Here he answers some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about growing up with autism. Read more…