Helpful Hints for Friends, Colleagues, Relations of People with Asperger syndrome: Remember that odd behaviour is generally not deliberate Do not expect them to automatically understand something that may be obvious to you. Explain everything to them as simply and clearly as possible Try not to be ambiguous when giving group instructions or making requests Do not worry too much if they do not contribute to the conversation Remember that most Asperger’s people do not like change in any form Do not make an issue out of situations when they may become angry or agitated, just suggest that they got for a short walk to calm down If they do something which is considered anti-social, please explain this to them as tactfully as possible and suggest a better course of action Never tease or ridicule people with autism or Asperger syndrome in any way, they deserve the same respect as anyone else Above all please do not look on them as a misfit but an ordinary person with a disability ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Helpful Hints for the Person with an Asperger syndrome: Try and learn from people around you If you are not sure how to react to what is said to you, practice watching other people and ask for help If there is any misunderstanding, apologise and try to clarify things When given instructions, try and concentrate very carefully on what the other person is saying, ask them to repeat it again if necessary Try and keep your obsessions to yourself If you are forced to change your routine, try and develop a new one If you feel a tantrum coming on, try and find strategies to deal with it If you are not sure whether a joke is being told, it is best not to laugh If you are accused of annoying or anti social behaviour, accept the criticism and apologise and try not to do it again If you are victimised, try to remember that it is the other persons problem not yours. If it persists, try and talk it over with a sympathetic third party Remember that other people also have their problems. http://www.autismlondon.org.uk/what-is-autism/living-with-aspergers.htm

Just as if you didn't know you had it. You will have problems with some things, and you will learn how to deal with it, just like any other person on the planet. Observe. A lot. Especially how others react to things. From this you will be able to figure out how to act and react. You will be able to find some understanding of what others are feeling and how you differ from them. I think that the most important thing is to accept yourself for who you are. Improve what you can, and accept what feels best left alone. It is not bad to be an Aspie. There are some very good things in it.

It mostly involves developing skills and strategies for living with the limitations of our condition. It will involve intentionally avoiding social situations, reminding yourself that others are simply not interested in things you find fascinating, being extremely cautious around members of the opposite sex and avoiding situations where practical jokes or horseplay are likely. +5