LMAO @ the Hobbes bit. I did a presentation on some work of Jonathon Swift's (I think it might have been Tale of a Tub) examining the potential dialogue between Swift and Hobbes, with a focus on Leviathon. It was a pretty intense presentation, and reading Hobbes was not easy. I love philosophy and early political theory; however, I don't think I actually retained much of what I read. Good luck with your paper, what is the subject?
As for having a nosebleed, sometimes you don't really feel anything at all and just realize that blood is trickling out of your nose. Other times it hurts slightly and is rather disgusting. I don't get very bad ones, so I might not be the best person to answer that question, but at least you have gained one person's perspective on the issue.
The Asperger's/autism overlap question is rather difficult. I won't get into specifics because I am too lazy right now, but people with asperger's syndrome have a specific set of traits or habits that differ from other people within the autism spectrum. I think intelligence might also be a factor. There are plenty of people with Asperger's syndrome who are quite brilliant and focused, but lack the ability to relate well to others. My mother's best friend has a daughter with Asperger's syndrome and if you didn't know her very well you would think she was absolutely normal if a bit shy and traditional. On the other hand, my cousin has autism, and a significant speech impediment. He can barely take care of himself, but he is not at all stupid. He reads, retains information, and can explain what he knows as long as he feels comfortable. He will never go to univeristy (unlike my mom's friend's daughter) but he does have, at the very least, an average IQ. I can look into the more psychological/medical specifics and get back to you if you want.
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on 2010-03-01 11:07 pm (UTC)As for having a nosebleed, sometimes you don't really feel anything at all and just realize that blood is trickling out of your nose. Other times it hurts slightly and is rather disgusting. I don't get very bad ones, so I might not be the best person to answer that question, but at least you have gained one person's perspective on the issue.
The Asperger's/autism overlap question is rather difficult. I won't get into specifics because I am too lazy right now, but people with asperger's syndrome have a specific set of traits or habits that differ from other people within the autism spectrum. I think intelligence might also be a factor. There are plenty of people with Asperger's syndrome who are quite brilliant and focused, but lack the ability to relate well to others. My mother's best friend has a daughter with Asperger's syndrome and if you didn't know her very well you would think she was absolutely normal if a bit shy and traditional. On the other hand, my cousin has autism, and a significant speech impediment. He can barely take care of himself, but he is not at all stupid. He reads, retains information, and can explain what he knows as long as he feels comfortable. He will never go to univeristy (unlike my mom's friend's daughter) but he does have, at the very least, an average IQ. I can look into the more psychological/medical specifics and get back to you if you want.