I am proud to have Asperger Syndrome
Today I want to share with all of you a very special gift that I have. It is often called a disorder or even a disability. I thought of it that way too, until I realized that it is not a disability at all, in fact it gives me certain gifts and talents that make me different but not disabled. It is called Asperger Syndrome and is on the Autism Spectrum. I believe it is not really an impairment but something that makes one unique while giving one certain challenges which almost anyone can have. I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 9 but came to know that I had it at the age of 13. People who have Asperger Syndrome are gifted with special abilities and talents. Some famous personalities with Asperger are Actor Dan Akroyd, World-Chess Champion Bobby Fischer, Author Luke Jackson and British singer Gary Numan, just to name a few. Much as no two Zebras have exactly the same stripes, no two people with Asperger Syndrome have similar personalities or interests. Some are very