I have huge question to ask all of you kind thoughtful intelligent
people...

Dr. Donahue (an Orlando FL doctor/columnist) answered a question wrt a
"Disorder" called Aspager's Disorder...... "DISORDER"??? OR
DIFFERENCE?

The patient avoids eye contact, has trouble making friends, has
difficulty with fine motor skills, is not interested in sports... has
select interests....  but can lead a productive and happy life.

I get the IMPRESSION the 'disorder' is called a disorder based on
social skills. That if you're not a party animal, or you don't like
sports you're uh suffering a DISORDER rather than simply being
different from the status quo?

Once upon a time being left handed was considered a 'disorder'... and
being 'gay' likewise.


What do you think? Is medical science defining conditions based on
status quo?

I always thought conditions were 'disorders' if they interfere with
being able to function in a way that lends to self support...''

Give me your thoughts. Thank you.

Cindy


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