Interview with Daniel Jansen, he is 35 years old and was diagnosed at age 23.
What treatments have you had?
"Individual psychotherapy and group therapy, and drug treatment. And alternative therapies such as color therapy."
What treatment do you do today?
"Individual psychotherapy and drug treatment."
Talk about the interventions.
D: "I think the training helped me do seminars and submit my thesis. The practice helped a bit, especially in dealing with strangers, but only in courses or classes. Even I have trouble approaching someone in a line, a party or somewhere similar to these places.”
"Asperger's is different from autism because the intellect remains preserved, nevertheless it is normothipic. Aspergers are less tolerant for frustration; people need to be explicit with them. If you are interested, be a friend, you need to demonstrate that affection; Aspergers hardly understand indirect and usually do not know when they are being inconvenient. They are connected to few subjects and talk a lot about them, have trouble with conversations, especially when considered futile. Have difficulties with empathy and often do not quite know what to say; how to comfort a person or even to support, sounding "artificial."
How is it like to be Asperger?
"You look normal, but in fact are less understood. He is admired, but at the same time left aside."
What was your childhood like?
"My childhood was mostly alone, did not want to play with other children and had more interactions with the cousins than with friends from school. I enjoyed board games and imagination. The board, at times, were made by a pen or pencil on paper."
What mothers need to know about Aspergers?
"The Aspergers are highly intelligent and can go far in the academic life, but do not expect much in terms of their relationship. Each one is individual and are almost as diverse as "normal people."
Tell us about your academic career.
What treatments have you had?
"Individual psychotherapy and group therapy, and drug treatment. And alternative therapies such as color therapy."
What treatment do you do today?
"Individual psychotherapy and drug treatment."
Talk about the interventions.
D: "I think the training helped me do seminars and submit my thesis. The practice helped a bit, especially in dealing with strangers, but only in courses or classes. Even I have trouble approaching someone in a line, a party or somewhere similar to these places.”
"Asperger's is different from autism because the intellect remains preserved, nevertheless it is normothipic. Aspergers are less tolerant for frustration; people need to be explicit with them. If you are interested, be a friend, you need to demonstrate that affection; Aspergers hardly understand indirect and usually do not know when they are being inconvenient. They are connected to few subjects and talk a lot about them, have trouble with conversations, especially when considered futile. Have difficulties with empathy and often do not quite know what to say; how to comfort a person or even to support, sounding "artificial."
How is it like to be Asperger?
"You look normal, but in fact are less understood. He is admired, but at the same time left aside."
What was your childhood like?
"My childhood was mostly alone, did not want to play with other children and had more interactions with the cousins than with friends from school. I enjoyed board games and imagination. The board, at times, were made by a pen or pencil on paper."
What mothers need to know about Aspergers?
"The Aspergers are highly intelligent and can go far in the academic life, but do not expect much in terms of their relationship. Each one is individual and are almost as diverse as "normal people."
Tell us about your academic career.
"I had high grades overall except in mathematics and physics. Also had difficulty in physical education and arts. In college, I started doing medicine; that did not work mainly because I could not deal with patients and case histories were not my objective. Then I started a bachelor degree in Biology, did some trainee work (but not initiation) and worked doing triage for the Biota / FAPESP. I graduated in the third year. During my masters degree I had difficulties but then got over after acknowledging my condition. After much training and support, I graduated from the Masters. I thought of publishing a work in national and international scientific journals. I do not have plans for a doctorate. Currently I am working as an environmental specialist. "
Although Daniel reports some social difficulties, he is developing every day. A surprisingly smart and affectionate boy, also characterized as a good talker and a good friend.
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