Never underestimate the power of a good book; a good piece of literature will not fail to touch the lives of those who understood its message best.

Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a rare disease that though has been discovered way back in 1944, remains alien, or rather, foreign to most people until now. AS has a lot to do with skills in social deficiencies, thus it is hard to manage because it manifests itself in a different manner. It is indeed different, in comparison to the other neurological disorders that are more “well known”, so to speak. Because of the vagueness of this disease, it is rarely heard or mentioned in the popular media.

One book which tackled the issues involved in AS, the difficulties, the hardships, the inspiring stories of a person who had to grow up with this rare disease, is the book Look Me In the Eye. A brief summary of this book is written below:

Look Me In The Eye

What better way to tell a poignant tale than a personal; narrative? Look me In The Eye is a touching novel authored by John Elder Robison about his experiences as a child who grew up with AS. Although he was diagnosed only during hios forties, the discovery that he was “different” and his acceptance of his disease set a good background for the plot of this story. Inspiring and poignant, this novel will make you give life your best shot–whether you have AS or not.

Somehow forced to keep to themselves when all they really want is to fit in, everyday life for a teen aspie is doubly hard—this is an understatement. But there’s always a shining light amidst a cloud of darkness and doubt. . Read this entry to help you get through your teen aspie years.

1 Learn to identify your groupies

Some people say that aspies have no friends. Well, it’s time to prove them wrong. Aspies may have rusting social skills, but that doesn’t mean that they cannot have friends. As a matter of fact, Aspies can have intimate friendship with a few people. They can especially relate well to their fellow aspies.


2. Know how to draw the line

Because aspies are a little different and as some may say, difficult to get along with, normal teens who bully aspies are not unheard of. In cases such as these, it is always better to assess the situation first, before deciding to do anything. For example, if you think it is best to just get out of the way of the bullies, then you can simply go elsewhere during break time and vacant periods.


3. Do not isolate yourself

No man is an island. This is true; aspies are no exception. Hence, you should jnot hesitate to join an affable social circle. You’ll never really know—You just might find your true friends there.


4. Be not afraid to seek help

As a teen aspie, you should realize that the help and support that is readily available from your family is an integral part of coping with your AS. Hence, do not ignore the efforts of your family in trying to make things better for you.


5. Realize your worth

Having AS does not make you less as a person; so don’t think otherwise. If the other teens can do it, you can, too.

Asperger Syndrome is a serious psychological illness that afflicts individuals at a very young age.  In fact, kids as young as 3 years old can already be diagnosed with this neurobiological disorder.  It is characterized by repetitive speech, awkward movements, and over-sensitivity to sounds, sights, smells, and tastes.

Persons with AS, unlike those with autism, are not susceptible to a delay in language development.  Typically, they have a normal IQ. However, most of them are dubbed as socially immature people because of their apparent inability to exhibit normal social skills.  Moreover, persons with AS tend to show rudeness and indifference on an extreme level.  The causes of AS are yet unknown; but experts assert that this disorder is neither caused by emotional deprivation, nor is it caused by poor parenting.

Unfortunately, AS is a disorder that experts are yet to find a cure for.  Consequently, kids with AS grow up to be teens with AS.

Many would probably agree that the teenage years are the most difficult years in a person’s life.  It’s more difficult for a teen Aspie, or a teen who is afflicted with AS because more than the hardships brought about by the changes in puberty and pre-adolescence stage, a teen aspie also has to deal with certain issues on her own.  Among these are social isolation, and depression.
In spite of these difficulties, an aspie can find solace through the support of his or her family; as well as a couple of friends who can empathize with the difficulties of an aspie.