Asperger Syndrome - What it Feels Like (3)
Jake, who has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, explains that he has developed a number of ritualistic habits.
He knows quite well that I have a lot of routines. I think in total I have about, mom’s written down about fifteen rituals that I’ve got. One of my latest rituals is typing up what I eat on the PC. It is hard for my brother and sister, I think they find it hard.
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