Living with Asperger's Syndrome: An Insightful Conversation with Roseanne

🌟Roseanne excels in languages and has a strong passion for Spanish and French.

🤝Although highly qualified, Roseanne faces challenges in finding and maintaining employment due to social difficulties.

🔑One of Roseanne's biggest challenges is accurately reading and responding to social cues.

💡Roseanne's diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome has helped her understand herself better and make sense of past experiences.

❤️It's important to acknowledge and appreciate the unique strengths and difficulties of individuals with Asperger's.

What are some of Roseanne's interests and skills?

—Roseanne has a strong passion for languages, particularly Spanish and French. She is highly articulate and has a deep interest in poetry.

What challenges does Roseanne face in employment?

—Despite her qualifications, Roseanne struggles with social difficulties, making it challenging for her to find and maintain employment.

What are some of the social difficulties Roseanne experiences?

—Roseanne has difficulty reading and responding to social cues, which can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties in social interactions.

When was Roseanne diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome?

—Roseanne received her diagnosis in March 2008, just before her 33rd birthday.

How can we support individuals with Asperger's Syndrome?

—It is important to understand and appreciate the unique strengths and difficulties of individuals with Asperger's and provide support tailored to their needs.

00:01Introduction: Dawn Hendricks introduces Roseanne, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, and their conversation begins.

02:00Roseanne's educational background: Roseanne discusses her college degree in foreign languages, with a focus on Spanish and a minor in French.

07:02Employment challenges: Roseanne shares her difficulties in finding and maintaining employment due to her social skills deficits.

09:20Struggles with social skills: Roseanne acknowledges her difficulties in understanding non-verbal cues and navigating social interactions.

11:19Diagnosis: Roseanne reveals that she was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in March 2008, just before her 33rd birthday.

13:34Unique strengths and difficulties: Roseanne emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating the individuality of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.