Language Learning

Have you ever tried to learn another language?  I am currently trying to learn German.  I grew up speaking both English and Spanish.  I learned both languages at the same time but language learning can be difficult for many people. 

Asperger's Syndrome can be like language learning for those who struggle with it.  Asperger's makes it difficult to read social situations.  Those who struggle with this syndrome have to learn how to navigate everyday social situations.

We have had to teach our son the same social concepts nearly everyday.  It is hard for him to understand how our social "language" works.  On the other hand it is hard for us to understand their world as well.  We have been working on educating those around us in the last 8 years.  If we can come to understand their world then we may be able to make this world better for them to understand.

Asperger's Syndrome can be devastating when you have to learn the social "language" everyday over and over.  We need to work towards not just helping those with Asperger's Syndrome navigate our social world, but we need to educate those around us.  Let's stop and think twice before judging someone, they may just be learning our social language.