Quirky, Eccentric Parents

Are your parents quirky, eccentric or absent-minded? Do they seem self-absorbed, neglectful, rude, critical or stubborn? Are they socially awkward, avoidant, and overly protective? Do you sometimes feel as though your parents don't 'get' you at all? Do you wonder if you were adopted? Do you wonder why you're not at all like them?

You, my friend, may have been born to parents who have Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder that can mimic other personality disorders. Most people don't get tested for Asperger's Syndrome. It isn't an illness, but more a learning style that might be much different from your's.

People with Asperger's learn in more visual or pattern-like ways. They struggle to learn from school or text-based learning. They seem to be oblivious to the world around them. They tend to isolate themselves, and they are often workaholics. They don't seem to know how to act around other people. Their words may be extremely hurtful, critical and rude because they lack a part in their brain that helps them to be nurturing and caring.