Sherlock does not have Asperger's or Autism, Thanks, From 3 Psychiatrists

[wellingtongoose]

There had been a great deal of debate regarding whether Sherlock is on the autistic spectrum.

I decided to ask the professional opinions of three psychiatrists specializing in autistic spectrum disorders, who also happen to be Sherlock fans, on whether Sherlock has autism or Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Comments

[eglantine_br]

I am not at all surprised that these doctors validated your own research. Sherlock falls, for me, into the 'sort of odd' category. That does not mean that he has any medically diagnosable condition. Some people are just a little weird.

Thank you for continuing to post this interesting series. I have enjoyed every new chapter!

[wellingtongoose]

Thanks very much! I realised that I haven't replied to most of your comments in that past. It's not that I haven't read them. You are just so polite all the time that I almost take you for granted, which is obviously very rude. So thank you :)

[eglantine_br]

You have replied several times. I have been repeating myself.

Even if someone did reach a different conclusion than you have, I cannot imagine that they would be nasty about it. Have you really gotten hate mail?

[wellingtongoose]

Yep, most of it's on tumblr though, but some of it comes through to my message box on LJ as well and it's always anonymous. I assume its because I have a link to my LJ from tumblr. Most people on the LJ community have been very polite on the subject of Sherlock and Asperger's.

[kizzia]

Truly fascinating - thank you for going and talking these people and sharing their insights. Small point, hope you don't mind, but I think you might be missing a "have" from your title?
Also, where did you get the fabulous picture of Sherlock and the chemical symbols from at the top of the meta? It's beautiful!

[wellingtongoose]

Hi Kizzia,

thanks for correcting my mistakes! It's a bit embarrassing when the title doesn't read properly!

The nice picture comes from fanpop. I basically typed in Sherlock wallpaper into google.

[librasmile]

I'm sorry you've gotten hate mail. It seems a bit...crazy ( pun intended ) =^) I find your articles quite enjoyable and informative although I certainly wouldn't rely on them for medical diagnosis simply because I DO assume these are for fun.

I loved your speculation on Moriarty's character. I admit I prefer him to the original version, sorry! He's just much more entertaining, lol.

However, I quite appreciate THIS article. It's always good to get clarification and I appreciate that you went to other psychiatrists to ask about that. I feel kind of privileged to hear from actual psychiatrists - although again, I wouldn't use this as a diagnostic tool simply because, from my lay person's perspective, I would expect to be in your office or in a medical setting for that to happen.

So keep writing! I'm quite enjoying these.

[wellingtongoose]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear that you are sensible :)

[ariadnechan]

thanks as always for your research
an even when sometimes i could not agree with you i can't understand that people sent you hate mail!

so i hope people get that you are working for them even if no everybody agree with you!

A BIG HUG!

[wellingtongoose]

Aww thank you so much. Big hug in return.

[mildred_bobbin]

Another interesting meta, I do enjoy reading these. There were some interesting points about family and friends etc diagnosing people and I have to admit that I'm guilty of that with a particular sibling. It also reminds me that not everyone has to have a label, sometimes people just are who they are. Sorry that you're getting hate for expressing your opinion (and hopefully you won't get hate for expressing the opinion of some medical professionals!).

[wellingtongoose]

Well, it's been hate free so far but this hasn't appeared on tumblr yet...

Sherlock the character really is a mish-mash of all the things the writers wanted plus canon Holmes wrapped up in an interesting package. He's behaviour is just so inconsistent there's little point in using him as an example of anything.