Sammy was diagnosed with Aspergers about six years ago. We've known all his life that he was "different.". Brilliant and odd and dresses a bit strangely has trouble making friends yet all who meet him take a liking to him. His capacity to focus on what intrigues him is unmatched by most. However, the list of what intrigues him is very narrow and specific. Also, I've often wondered; How could one young man be so smart but have trouble washing his hair or brushing his teeth? How could he be so intelligent but be incapable of holding down a job in real life? I wonder if he'll ever find his hunger...his drive.....his motivation. Before he was diagnosed, I remember feeling so confused. Why wasn't he turning out like our other kids? Why didn't his intelligence translate into more success in the real world? Now at 22, I have my worries for him. I see his life passing by. He spends his time re...
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