Category Archives: antisocial personality disorder

I don’t like that…

the litany of complaints. About snack time I don’t like Oatmeal Creme Pies I don’t like granola bars I don’t like fruit bars I don’t like Nutty Bars I don’t like sandwiches I don’t like anything that you want to give me because I didn’t get to pick it. About meal time I don’t like the green stuff I don’t like beef I don’t like eggs I don’t like peanut butter I want a sandwich I don’t like sandwiches if I can’t put my own jelly on them. I don’t like bananas I don’t like apples I don’t like anything that you want to give me because I didn’t get to pick it. About sleep time I don’t like to sleep. I don’t like pillows I don’t like blankets I don’t like pajamas I don’t like cats I don’t like dogs I don’t like the dark I don’t like the

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Emotions, Autism and a flat world

I have three boys that reside some where on the Autism Spectrum.  To say that they don’t have emotion is to say that the Earth is flat. Our 14 year old.  We have been told by therapists that he has no sense of humor.  Humor is an emotion.  It can’t be taught.  Sure his humor is quirky, but it is a means of communication for him. Our 13 year old has an incredible sense of humor that is dry and witty.  He is quick with a come back. Our youngest son, shows emotion that he has learned.  Why do I say this?  He has frontal lobe brain damage.  He knows and shows zero empathy.  It is odd to see him observing the behavior of others, then attempting to model that behavior in situations that he deems appropriate.  Odd isn’t the right word.  It can be down right creepy.  But, and

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Autism and sociopath

I am in a discussion on another blog about Autism and sociopaths.   Let me state this unequivocally. It is possible for a child to be a sociopath and have autism. How do I know?  I don’t have to look any further than my son David.  He has facets of autism.  and he is a sociopath. Sure at 11 they can’t actually diagnose him as a sociopath.  But he has been diagnosed with a conduct disorder, and anti-social behaviors.  Plus, he is on anti-psychotics to control those behaviors. Sociopath indicators Manipulative and conning Grandiose sense of self. Pathological lying Lack of remorse, shame or guilt. Shallow emotions Callousness/lack of empathy Need for stimulation Poor behavior controls/lack of impulse control Criminal or entrepreneurial personality – changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. These are just some of the indicators.  Looking at a full list of indicators is enough to make me

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