slight autism

Autism: "brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior" - Wikipedia (don't judge)
Asperger's Syndrome: "known as high functioning autistics because they can more or less operate in the day-to-day world" - jPOD by Douglas Coupland

I think i'm slightly autistic - or have Asperger's syndrome... a tiny... bit - haha

I was reading jPod by Douglas Coupland and a character was describing the autism traits that are found in her co-workers.

Character: Ethan
Trait: hyperacuity - certain sound frequencies make him go crazy (some, people can't hear)
Me: the high pitched whirring of my laptop charger drives me crazy

Character: Kam and Steve
Trait: both have virtually no sense of humour
Me: Sometimes I'll find my self where i'm like, I know that's funny.. but why am i not laughing..

i believe everyone has an autistic trait in them. Just my two cents.


Post Note (for dolly) - autistics are apparently really sensitive to smell - in the book, they hate the smell of McD's so it's called... the Taint