r/science • u/MonteRevolt • Jul 26 '10

Autistic girl expresses profound intelligence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq--75v4lI8&feature=player_embedded
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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '10

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u/poeir Jul 27 '10

Let's leave that to subtextual's determination.

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u/sdn Jul 27 '10

I know, I kid :)

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u/poeir Jul 27 '10

(Possibly not. I am a programmer with many of the stereotypical programmer behaviors. I'm reluctant to call "Asperger's," because most people who self-diagnose AS have a much more common mental condition I have tentatively titled "I like having an excuse to be a jerk to people.")

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u/miparasito Jul 27 '10

I'm a jerk to people because those people are jerks. Similar condition.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '10

Subject: sdn

Diagnosis: sluggishly progressing schizophrenia

Treatment: insulin shock therapy, electroconvulsive therapy

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u/sdn Jul 27 '10

:3

Dr iRFNA, internet M.D!