If you watch the video above you may not even think Clay has Asperger's. You may think he's rude, shy, ignorant or even just plain arrogant. These are all things I got called during my time riding bikes for various companies and team GB.
Take a look at the video again and notice how he doesn't want to or know how to interact with the group. His disinterest when the girls try to hug him on the beach.
Many people assume the Asperger's is all about being "rainman", a physicist, or like Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory. While their are a large number of Aspies like that (I am highly focused on health & nutrition). However, my other focus is trials (motorcycle and biketrials) and because of this people often assume I can't have Asperger's because I do a "cool" sport.
Take a look at the next few videos and see how Clay struggles to fit into life as a professional athlete. I certainly wish I had been diagnosed at an early age as I may of been able to adapt to life as an athlete rather than doing everything I could to avoid it.
Take a look at the video again and notice how he doesn't want to or know how to interact with the group. His disinterest when the girls try to hug him on the beach.
Many people assume the Asperger's is all about being "rainman", a physicist, or like Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory. While their are a large number of Aspies like that (I am highly focused on health & nutrition). However, my other focus is trials (motorcycle and biketrials) and because of this people often assume I can't have Asperger's because I do a "cool" sport.
Take a look at the next few videos and see how Clay struggles to fit into life as a professional athlete. I certainly wish I had been diagnosed at an early age as I may of been able to adapt to life as an athlete rather than doing everything I could to avoid it.
The whole Movie Just Add Water is available in my store under the AS tab. Its a fascinating insight into Asperger's away from the typical view. I certainly know I had a lot of moments that resonated with me.
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