Graduate Program

English

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Semester of Degree Completion

2007

Thesis Director

Letitia Moffitt

Thesis Committee Member

David Radavich

Thesis Committee Member

John Martone

Abstract

This thesis is a collection of the author's memoirs regarding his struggles and achievements of living with the condition of Asperger's Syndrome. The purpose of this thesis is for the material to serve as a gateway for those individuals living and coping with the condition, and, likewise, to serve as a pedantic tool for those who don't understand its esoteric aspects. By writing these memoirs, the author wishes to prevent unnecessary persecution toward those living with Asperger's Syndrome, and he wishes to emphasize to those living with the condition that it is alright to be different. This thesis serves as an awareness piece as to what Asperger's Syndrome is, as well as to help further studies and progression concerning this condition.

The thesis is divided into two parts: 1) Problems with Social Interactions, which looks into the author's problems communicating with and feeling accepted by people in society. These stories allow readers to see what is going through his head as he talks about different incidents in his life that show his struggle to fit in socially; and 2) Repetitive Behaviors and Interests, which shows the interests and repetitive behaviors the author has that makes him the unique individual he is. Once readers see the author's struggles, they will begin to understand what this condition entails and the author hopes his story will inspire others to learn more about how to treat individuals with such a condition.

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