Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone.
My nephew who is five asked me what aspergers is the other day. I actually found myself unsure what to say. Truth be told, I have found that most adults struggle to understand, let alone a child.
What is short, succinct sentence that I can use for both children and adults? Rather than a technical explanation, is there a metaphor or analogy that could best describe aspergers?
Suggestion please. Thank you.
For me it's like living in a casino - everything is too loud, too bright, too smelly, to unpredictable, too many people etc. etc. - and any kind of interaction where the outcome is not 100% guaranteed is incredibly stressful along with massive anxiety trying to deal with everything that I can't control.
Your casino analogy is interesting. I can certainly see what you mean. Thank you!