That's what I thought too at first, but apparently Aspergers presents differently in women than in men. Above average verbal and writing skills are to be expected. As is the ability to mimic social norms to a ridiculous degree. Empathy is tricky and not a diagnostic criteria for reasons too complex to go into right now, as I'm late for work! Google Aspergers in women. It's so different from what I expected it to be.
So what was the mystery replacement for the bipolar diagnosis?
ReplyDeleteLol! Sorry, I got sidetracked. It's Aspergers.
ReplyDeleteThink you're too well versed and aware of social norms for that. You write too well and actually have empathy.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I thought too at first, but apparently Aspergers presents differently in women than in men. Above average verbal and writing skills are to be expected. As is the ability to mimic social norms to a ridiculous degree. Empathy is tricky and not a diagnostic criteria for reasons too complex to go into right now, as I'm late for work! Google Aspergers in women. It's so different from what I expected it to be.
ReplyDeleteHere's an article profiling a woman with Aspergers that I found helpful:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200611/aspie-in-the-city