successful aspergers
Why do people say Einstein had this type of learning disability and that type?
One thing I’ve noticed is that people say Einstein had a lot of learning issues. They claim he had dyslexia, ADHD, Aspergers and a few other things (bipolar, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc) . How do people know this? And why do they say his relatives had all the problems (his son had schizophrenia) ? Do people say these things so that they feel better about having these problems or do you think Einstein actually had these problems. As someone with LD, I can see how it would be comforting knowing that someone very successful also had these problems and over came them, but why does Einstein have ALL the problems?
Ha! Excellent question!
Truth is the folks who say those kinds of things are just guessing, or more likely trying to make a point. Every kid is different, but young Albert was more different than others. The secret message all those folks are trying to get across is that the kid who is driving you crazy in the classroom today may be the one who cures cancer or comes up with the Grand Unified Theory of Everything twenty years down the road.
My favorite story about Albert is that one of his teachers tried to have him expelled because he did nothing but sit in the back of the room and smile. See, the kid doesn’t even have to have a disability for you to get the message or cut him some slack. But Albert’s approach to learning would definitely be unacceptable in the age of No Child Left Behind. His school would be in danger of losing funds, and his teachers and principals might lose their jobs because Albert is not achieving the way he is supposed to.
Asperger’s Syndrome and Disclosure
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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management $11.98 Many people suffer from feelings of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. For people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), this stress can be particularly difficult to manage. On a daily basis people with AS must fit into a world that seems totally foreign to them and this can increase feelings of alienation and anxiety, making life’s challenges especially hard to cope with.The first book on anxiety … |
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Successful School Change and Transition for the Child With Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents $17.86 Moving to a new school can be a daunting prospect for the child with Asperger syndrome, and parents are often left feeling powerless to help prevent the anxiety and loss of confidence which may ensue. Clare Lawrence’s new book provides parents of children with Asperger syndrome practical advice on how to prepare their child for moving to a new school, and how to help make the transition as smooth … |
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Teacher Dialogues – A Survival Guide to Successful Dialogues with Low-performing Students, Indulged Students, Enabling Parents, and Cross-Generational Colleagues $20.00 The third edition is due out July 15th and includes an extra sixty pages devoted to how be a good cross-generational colleague, how to deal with “Asperger-like” students, and what to say to parents on Back-to-School night. This book is the perfect springboard for discussion between mentors and new teachers, between methods teachers and student teachers, and between administrators and faculty m… |
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Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety (Paperback) $13.43 Psychotherapist Dubin (psychology, Michigan School of Professional Psychology), himself a person with Asperger Syndrome (AS), addresses those with AS directly in his discussion of how the condition interacts with anxiety and what can be done to manage … |
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Take Control of Asperger`s Syndrome (Paperback) $11.41 Take Control of Asperger`s Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Kids With Asperger`s Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorders is a unique handbook for kids and teens on living successful lives with these disorders by taking control of… |
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School Success for Kids With Asperger`s Syndrome $11.41 A guide for parents and teachers to help children with Asperger`s syndrome find success in school covers how to recognize and diagnose Asperger`s syndrome, implement successful practices in the classroom, work with the school system, and help students … |
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The Social Success Workbook for Teens $10.67 Description not available. |
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Solutions For Adults With Asperger Syndrome $16.34 Thomas Edison. Albert Einstein. Half of NASA. These are all extremely intelligent, successful adults who made great contributions to society and who are also suspected of having the developmental disorder called Asperger Syndrome. This relatively … |