Great point about "medical student syndrome". Even as an extrovert, I clearly remember plenty of isolated, socially awkward, and misfitting times. I think it's important to recognize that aspegers presents in non-gifted and seemingly extroverted people also. Another very identifiable feature (not always but extremely common) is the intense area of interest that becomes obsessive and inflexible. The interests are not socially typical for age but also beyond a wanting to learn about things like a giftie. I've seen kids with obsessions with keys, movie jacket intros, the history of firearms, and buttons. Of course there are some typical areas (Harry Potter, Pokemon, Building Blocks) but the obsession often morph into less pleasure seeking to descreasing anxiety when not able to engage in interest.
I do appreciate her perspective. Her well-penned description certainly seem to reasonate with many.
