60 Minutes

[Fran]

Did anyone watch the piece last night on 60min? It was about a young man in the UK who has AS but very little of the social,mental disabilities that are associated with it. He was amazing with numbers. He saw numbers as a picture. I still don't understand how it works but he was articulate, socially appropriate and very charming with good common sense. He was a bit OCDish. It was impressive.

 

[tiredmommy]

No, I missed that. I wonder if I can find a video link?

 

[tiredmommy]

No video, but here's a link:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/26/60minutes/main2401846.shtml
Fascinating!

 

[Fran]

Thanks TM. I will forward that to difficult child. Not that he relates it to himself.
Temple Grandin talks of "thinking in pictures" which explains some of their recall ability.
I always think of it as a "brain wrinkle". Their thinking isn't the same smooth process it is for someone who is n/t.

 

[Stella Johnson]

I miss all the good shows. :hammer:

steph