Hostility towards Aspie people.

Hostility towards what is different is something pretty common in human behaviour, but it is not funny at all, especially when it comes to people who are slightly different due to an especial condition called Asperger syndrome (which belongs to the lowest autistic spectrum). Their low disorder degree is not easily noticed, but the damage which can be caused to them trough bullying may effortlessly be severe (Especially when kids). Besides, because of its recent annexation to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), there is no enough information yet on the topic (at least in South America) and, hence, not enough data to deliver to people in order to diminish bullying at schools towards them (Aspie people). Finally, theres one feature which does not help aspies at all: Their poor social skills. Because of this, and their extreme naivety, they are easily fooled at school and public places, turning them in a easy target for non- tolerant people. Basically, the root towards this problem is located in humans mind and culture and if we want to find a solution to this we must begin there. One quite appealing solution which can be taught to Neurotypical people (normal people ) is found in these three words mentioned by a psychologist: stability, respect and patience. The first one deals with the issue that Aspie people do not like change and you, as neurotypicals, should be aware of it and take this in to account when maintaining social relations with them. If the aspie boy you are talking to suddenly gets nervous or anxious do not pressure him/ her to do what he/she is anxious to, because it may lead them to worst behavior states. The second one deals with an issue pretty human which has to do with tolerance. Since aspie boys have very odd behaviours, gestures, costumes, etc, Neurotypicals should be very open minded to their attitudes and opinions. Well, basically we need to be like that with every single person, but with them is almost a mandatory issue. Finally we have patience. Aspie boys do no catch on social cues easily as neurotypicals. They do not catch on jokes or double meanings sentences readily and, because of that, neurotypicals should be patient when talking to them and not make fun of them when they seem kind of lost in conversations. These acts so commonly performed by neurotypicals may get to be pretty stressing to Asperger boys. Just by following these simple tips you may turn this world into a more kind place to aspies to live in and ultimately to every single person on earth.

Fabian Mollo CH. DOE 2 TALLER