How coping mechanisms allow autistic people to manage their condition
(WorldNews Health)

In a recent documentary, naturalist and wildlife presenter, Chris Packham, talked about having Asperger´s Syndrome , a form of autism. It was a rare snapshot into the life of an adult with Asperger´s - and especially so as Packham only realised this in his 40s. Packham said he `spent 30 years on the telly trying [his] best to act normal`. Though some of Packham´s experiences may have come as a surprise to viewers - who may have been expecting a `social outsider`, not an award-winning television presenter with a long-term girlfriend - they fit with new research on how some people with autism use their psychological strengths and special interests to manage their difficulties in social...