Is having Asperger's really supposed to make you smart?

[Xdqwerty]

I heard some people saying it does but as someone who has it (and that he cannot stop reiterating that he is not smart) i'm not sure it actually does.
Being good at math, understanding several languages, and making games on gdevelop are exceptions in my case fyi

 

[Veho]

That's the stereotype but no.

People with Asperger's tend to be more methodical and systematic (as either a manifestation of the condition or a coping strategy, either way) and this leads to some level of academic success; they also have special interests and become very knowledgeable on a particular topic. Both things leading to the image of someone "smart". Does this automatically mean a high IQ or problem solving or general knowledge? No.

On the other hand you have a weird definition of "smart" because all your examples of being "not smart" or "stupid" are just textbook manifestations of ASD not linked to IQ in the slightest.

 

[Xdqwerty]

On the other hand you have a weird definition of "smart" because all your examples of being "not smart" or "stupid" are just textbook manifestations of ASD not linked to IQ in the slightest.

Its the best way I could call them

 

[Veho]

It's the worst thing you can call them because it gets you stuck in a loop of self-deprecation. Call them "moments of inexperience" and learn from them. It's like slipping on a banana peel. It may make you feel dumb, but does it make you believe slipping on banana peels is inevitable? Does it make you stay home fearing another banana? Or does it just make you look at where you're going?

 

[Xdqwerty]

Call them "moments of inexperience" and learn from them.

But I never learn

 

[Veho]

Well you can't learn that stuff overnight, there's a ton of it. Patience.

 

[Xdqwerty]

Well you can't learn that stuff overnight, there's a ton of it. Patience.

Ok but what about the examples I posted on my blog entry?

 

[Veho]

The only concrete example you gave is that you don't know how to code, the rest is just overreacting. I'm repeating myself here, but poor emotional regulation and RSD are autistic traits so it's par for the course and also you need to learn to ignore those feelings.
And are you taking any coding classes or do you expect to just "know" it first try or pick it up as you go along?

 

[Xdqwerty]

And are you taking any coding classes or do you expect to just "know" it first try or pick it up as you go along?

Neither

 

[Veho]

So how to you expect to know how to code?

 

[Xdqwerty]

So how to you expect to know how to code?

I don't try bc I know I will forget how to code