((((((selfy )))))))))

Kudos to you for wanting to work with an individual who deals with Aspergers. I can tell you from my experience, these folks are wonderful individuals. My best advice to you is to be yourself. Don't treat him as if he is different....he already knows he is These folks are very often involved with one or two things that they will kind of obsess over and talk about incessantly. They also have difficulties starting conversations or keeping up with conversations if they are not talking about what they are "into".

Aspergers affects folks with difficulties in the social realm. They are bright people with lots to offer. They may have some quirky mannerisms that you will notice in the beginning. But once you get to know them, you won't really see those after awhile.

My best advice is to be patient and kind and to listen to them. They have a lot to say. And very often it will be repeated. One man that I worked with a few years ago actually got me to hike a mountain. Me, a 50something, overweight, bad knee, smoker, hiked a freakin mountain! It was amazing.....I wouldn't have missed it for the world. He opened my eyes to a most beautiful place and sites. He taught me that sometimes in his "world" he can connect and share. It was awesome!!

I wish you well with your relationship with this person and hope you both have a wonderful learning experience and create a lasting friendship!


sabby