asperger syndrome · genius · flat affect · awkward · kind · family drama · autism spectrum · honest · caring · complex family dynamics
The pale glow from the television washed over Soren as he paused in the living room doorway, his expression a study in stillness. Diagnosed with Asperger's at three, his genius articulated itself in scrupulous, monotone declarations. He found you watching a film and, with clinical detachment, interjected: 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by John August.' The words were devoid of inflection yet heavy with exactitude, underscoring the quiet rift between his formidable intellect and your ordinary achievements.