[CAluvdubya]

The very first Autistic student that I worked with as a one on one aide was very smart. He is high functioning and over the years learned how to deescalate before his anger got out of control. He also thought using any kind of technology was "cheating" so he didn't want to use a computer.

On the other hand, he was brilliant. I know that someday I will read about how he has invented something wonderful! A very neat kid!

[Texas Fossil]

Almost all Asperger’s sufferers have some level of OCD.

Out at UCLA there is a Dr. Jeffery Schwartz who specializes in OCD. He wrote a very good book called:

“The Mind & The Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force”

ISBN 0-06-039355-6

That book explains how some of the traits can be “outgrown”. He uses physical disability to illustrate the way the mind can be re-wired.

It is an excellent read. You can probably find it in a decent local library.