posted May 16, 2010 12:26 AM         

His characteristics being...

** needing to sit in the same seat

** not reading facial cues

** needing a strict routine

** understanding typical social conventions challenging

** completely focused on high interest areas

** logical connections to problem solving

** seeing patterns quickly (connected to above point)

Working around people with Aspergers, I find watching a sitcom with a person with Aspergers to be inclusive and educating.

I find people with Aspergers to have a unique way to perceiving the world. In fact, there are times I can't see some forms of Aspergers as a disorder. I see it as a unique way of seeing many possibilities.

Whether the writers created Sheldon as a person with Aspergers on purpose, I know not.

Whether they thought they could create a laugh at a person with Aspergers expense, I know not.

But I love Sheldon's character and appreciate his views. He highlights the challenges that a person with Aspergers may have living in a world of mainstreamers.

posted May 16, 2010 08:04 PM         

Damn you! Television rots the mind don't you know? At least that's what my mother was referring to when calling it "The Idiot Box."