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paulsinnerchild
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08 Sep 2009, 7:06 pm

What do you all make of this ?

He really does seem as if he is on the autistic spectrum for sure. Like I was a complete dunce at English myself but much better than average at math.



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09 Sep 2009, 12:33 am

The article mentions a learning disability but nothing about autism. What makes you think he has an autism spectrum disorder?



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09 Sep 2009, 12:50 am

I agree with DylanMcKay. Nothing in the article suggests an ASD. There's a tendency among some Aspies to see AS in people, particularly prominent people (now or in history), even though there's no evidence.



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12 Sep 2009, 7:38 am

I think he would be on the spectrum because if you listen to this youtube video from his website, you will see what I mean.
He does not state at any stage his is on the spectrum but his social history at school suggests otherwise.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlaw7JvmTVI&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Estevefielding%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fabout%2F&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

He fits the criteria for his communication anomalies, especially as he was growing up. Like he had a stutter and required speech therapy.
Social skills? I would say yes because in this video he tells his story of being a subject of getting picked on at school.
I believe he does has very obsessive and repetitive interests, particularly with religion.
He also admits to being a bit "dawkie" at school and still believes he is to some extent.



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15 Sep 2009, 10:40 pm

I hate how comedians make fun of his learning difficulty, especially his speech.
He could have AS, or he could just have a mild form of dyslexia which can give you similar symptoms. He could have anything.
I don't support his political party but I think people should just leave him alone.


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