An eight-year-old Mexican girl who was called “weird” in school turned out to be a child genius. Now, she is in the process of earning two online degrees in the engineering field. It is not uncommon for individuals who are gifted or have exceptional abilities to be misunderstood or labeled as “weird” due to their …
Asperger's Syndrome
People diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome – a type of autism spectrum disorder – experience developmental delays. Individuals with this condition are usually awkward in social situations and show few emotions. They may also miss social cues that are obvious to other people and may not understand a person’s body language and facial expressions. Benjamin Giroux …