Asperger's Syndrome Research Paper

As a child diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in my early childhood, it has been an uphill task of adjusting to the socially acceptable norms and acceptable. I have been subjected to bullying, during my elementary and middle school years. I never could understand why people would be harsh to me; both verbally and physically. Now I am able to understand that I process information differently, work towards resolving problems differently and have a different view of the world.

I was unsure, insecure and introverted growing up. I lacked the self-confidence to meet people eye to eye, have and hold a conversation and therefore was the odd person. My peers would make fun of me and call me names. As a result of these behaviors at school, I could not …show more content…
They enrolled me in Tae Kwon Do and I have been practicing for the past 6 years now. This has really helped me a lot and boosted my self-confidence. I have learnt to have positive interactions with people. I recently graduated to Black Belt 1st Dan and also instruct students. I help them with their forms, skills and sparring. I have gained confidence on my abilities to defend myself in any situation and that has boosted my morale and inner strength.

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome are different in more than one ways. Unfortunately, we do not yet know why children are born this way. Nevertheless, I am blessed to be the way I am and I take pride in my achievements. I have to work harder than others to retain and process information and problem solve. Mostly I see things in black or white. There is very little gray area; but am now trying to understand and develop that aspect as well. I learn by practice and when I meet others with similar difficulties, I try and help them.

I love music and play the piano. I am also learning to play the guitar as well. One of the things that I love to do is play the piano to the residents of the Autumn Grove Alzheimer’s Center near my home. I love to see the smile on their faces and it gives me a lot of pleasure to be able to do that for

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