50 Positive Characteristics of Aspergers

Most kids, teens, and adults with Aspergers have a bunch of positive traits that more than make-up for any negative ones. One Aspie asserted, Thank God I have Aspergers! Lets look at just a few of the positive traitsassociated with the Aspergers condition...

Most Aspies:1. are able to easily forgive others2. are conscientious, reliable, and honest3. are enthusiastic and have a propensity for obsessive research, thus developing a broad and deep base of knowledge in subjects of interest4. are free of prejudice5. are intelligent and talented6. are less inclined to be fickle or bitchy than their neurotypical counterparts7. are more likely than those of the general population to pursue a university education8. are not inclined to lie to others9. are not inclined to steal from others10. are not likely to be bullies, con artists, or social manipulators11. are not motivated by an intense social drive to spend time with whoever happens to be available12. are persistent, and when they set their minds to something or make a promise, they can usually be trusted to follow through13. are unlikely to launch unprovoked attacks, verbal or otherwise14. are untainted by the judgments that people often make regarding one another's social position or social skills15. are very accepting of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of others16. bring a highly original perspective to problem solving17. can be selective, choosing honest, genuine, dependable people who share their interests18. can bring up a variety of interesting facts19. can listen to peoples problems and provide a fresh perspective, offering pure assessments based on the information provided20. can recall fine details that others miss21. can relax and be themselves without fearing social censure22. dont attack the reputations of those around them23. dont discriminate against anyone based on race, gender, age, or any other surface criteria24. dont force others to live up to demanding social expectations25. don't have hidden agendas26. dont play head games27. dont take advantage of others weaknesses28. don't usually recognize hierarchies, and so are unlikely to give someone superior status simply because that person is wealthy or has attained a high position in an organization29. have a good work ethic30. have a lot of passion when engaging in activities they like, which may translate into a talent for certain athletic pursuits31. have a tendency to adhere to routines32. have above-average intelligence33. have an acute sensitivity that supports creative talents34. have exceptional memories35. have extreme endurance36. have high integrity37. have no interest in harming others38. have one or more highly developed talents39. have talents for swimming, rowing, running, bodybuilding, or other activities that require sustained physical effort40. have values that aren't shaped by financial, social, or political influences41. judge people based on their behavior not the color of their skin or socioeconomic status42. like to spend time alone and are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves43. loathe small talk and trivialities, preferring instead to talk about significant things that will enhance their knowledge base44. make very good employees if able to control their pace and work within either a solitary or socially supportive environment45. pay attention to detail46. stick to their positions, even in the face of intense social pressure47. tend to become proficient in the technological media required for lucrative employment in the information age48. tend to prefer individual sports to team sports, as there are no social demands and they can exercise complete control over the activity49. who develop an interest in sport or fitness are likely to work at it every day, often for long periods of time50. will not go along with the crowd if they know that something is wrong