Asperger-Syndrom und Selbstsucht: Ein Missverständnis entkräften

Selfishness—intentional self-interest at others' expense—is not a trait of Asperger's Syndrome (ASD Level 1).

Social challenges in ASD (difficulty reading cues, understanding unwritten rules, perspective-taking) can appear selfish but stem from neurology, not malice. For example:

• Missing a social hint ≠ not caring.
• Monologuing on a special interest ≠ self-absorption; it's a connection attempt.
• Rigid adherence to fairness rules may seem inflexible, not selfish.

Like all people, those with ASD span the full range of moral character. Attributing selfishness to the diagnosis is a harmful stereotype. Judge individuals by their actions and intent, not their neurotype.