This blogger thinks he did.
http://hubpages.com/health/Autism-Aspergers-Syndrome-and-Freddie-Mercury
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Nick Browning
freddie is just a shy person, even if he did he would've had highly-functioning autism/aspergers but since there is no proof of freddie exhibiting the symptoms of autism, we can't discuss about it
k-m
Someone get me a doctor, please. OP, have you ever seen someone who suffers from autism??
gran rey rata
I don't think so.
Thistle
[QUOTE] [b]k-m wrote:[/b]
Someone get me a doctor, please. OP, have you ever seen someone who suffers from autism??[/QUOTE]
Why do you need a doctor? OP is only asking for opinion, based on a blog they've read. It's a perfectly valid and reasonable question.
Autism is not something that can be simplified, and we can't say that someone is not autistic simply because they don't display all the traits you've seen in someone else who is autistic - it is a rather long ranging spectrum: some are severely affected, and some not badly affected at all. You can't simply rubbish or ridicule the OP for asking, based on what you've witnessed yourself.
For what it's worth, it's widely believed that we are ALL on the autistic spectrum. We all display traits to varying degrees, whether we accept it or not. It may not affect us, but there are diagnosed sufferers who are severely impacted by it.
Freddie did display some traits!
Someone get me a doctor, please. OP, have you ever seen someone who suffers from autism??[/QUOTE]
Why do you need a doctor? OP is only asking for opinion, based on a blog they've read. It's a perfectly valid and reasonable question.
Autism is not something that can be simplified, and we can't say that someone is not autistic simply because they don't display all the traits you've seen in someone else who is autistic - it is a rather long ranging spectrum: some are severely affected, and some not badly affected at all. You can't simply rubbish or ridicule the OP for asking, based on what you've witnessed yourself.
For what it's worth, it's widely believed that we are ALL on the autistic spectrum. We all display traits to varying degrees, whether we accept it or not. It may not affect us, but there are diagnosed sufferers who are severely impacted by it.
Freddie did display some traits!
Nitroboy
Hahaha, no. That blog was terrible
AlbaNo1
Interesting theory.
It does seem to be fashionable to classify people as autistic now, on display of the slightest traits.
Today's youngsters are in danger of carrying that label if their behaviour is a bit different .It really shouldn't be relevant unless it's a problem.
It does seem to be fashionable to classify people as autistic now, on display of the slightest traits.
Today's youngsters are in danger of carrying that label if their behaviour is a bit different .It really shouldn't be relevant unless it's a problem.
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]Thistleboy1980 wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]k-m wrote:[/b]
Someone get me a doctor, please. OP, have you ever seen someone who suffers from autism??[/QUOTE]
Why do you need a doctor? OP is only asking for opinion, based on a blog they've read. It's a perfectly valid and reasonable question.
Autism is not something that can be simplified, and we can't say that someone is not autistic simply because they don't display all the traits you've seen in someone else who is autistic - it is a rather long ranging spectrum: some are severely affected, and some not badly affected at all. You can't simply rubbish or ridicule the OP for asking, based on what you've witnessed yourself.
For what it's worth, it's widely believed that we are ALL on the autistic spectrum. We all display traits to varying degrees, whether we accept it or not. It may not affect us, but there are diagnosed sufferers who are severely impacted by it.
Freddie did display some traits! [ I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems.
[QUOTE] [b]k-m wrote:[/b]
Someone get me a doctor, please. OP, have you ever seen someone who suffers from autism??[/QUOTE]
Why do you need a doctor? OP is only asking for opinion, based on a blog they've read. It's a perfectly valid and reasonable question.
Autism is not something that can be simplified, and we can't say that someone is not autistic simply because they don't display all the traits you've seen in someone else who is autistic - it is a rather long ranging spectrum: some are severely affected, and some not badly affected at all. You can't simply rubbish or ridicule the OP for asking, based on what you've witnessed yourself.
For what it's worth, it's widely believed that we are ALL on the autistic spectrum. We all display traits to varying degrees, whether we accept it or not. It may not affect us, but there are diagnosed sufferers who are severely impacted by it.
Freddie did display some traits! [ I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems.
mike hunt
Also people with asperger's disorder don't talk fluid, they have a structured way of talking.
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]AlbaNo1 wrote:[/b]
Interesting theory.
It does seem to be fashionable to classify people as autistic now, on display of the slightest traits.
Today's youngsters are in danger of carrying that label if their behaviour is a bit different .It really shouldn't be relevant unless it's a problem.
[/QUOTE] Good point! These so called experts are so quick to label these youngsters as Austic if they're a little behind. I had an expert from child services come over my house and say he was concerned that my 2 year old son (at the time) couldn't say 200 words . I remember thinking how many 2 year olds say 200 words? They were already putting that austic label on him.
Interesting theory.
It does seem to be fashionable to classify people as autistic now, on display of the slightest traits.
Today's youngsters are in danger of carrying that label if their behaviour is a bit different .It really shouldn't be relevant unless it's a problem.
[/QUOTE] Good point! These so called experts are so quick to label these youngsters as Austic if they're a little behind. I had an expert from child services come over my house and say he was concerned that my 2 year old son (at the time) couldn't say 200 words . I remember thinking how many 2 year olds say 200 words? They were already putting that austic label on him.
Sebastian
It's like the Messi case all over again.
The idea of Frederick (or anyone else) being on the spectrum is theoretically possible.
What I find absurd is the idea that such a diagnosis can be made by someone who didn't know Fred (or anyone else) personally and only had access to (part of the results of) his work, a few interviews here and there and some third party comments.
The idea of Frederick (or anyone else) being on the spectrum is theoretically possible.
What I find absurd is the idea that such a diagnosis can be made by someone who didn't know Fred (or anyone else) personally and only had access to (part of the results of) his work, a few interviews here and there and some third party comments.
Thistle
[QUOTE] [b]mike hunt wrote:[/b]
I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems. [/QUOTE]
I hope your kid is okay mate. Wishing you all the best.
Yeah, it's something that can cause communication problems, but I wouldn't say that all people with autism necessarily have issues with communication. I know someone, quite closely, who is severely impacted by autism to the extent he needs constant care - yet he's one of the best communicators I know, both written and verbally. He's currently at uni doing computer game programming after having been labelled as pretty much a vegetable when he was younger.
Some of the traits can include shyness and creating characters to disguise another personality: we can't really deny that Freddie did this! That doesn't mean he was autistic, of course - and I'm not suggesting that he was - I just don't think that we can, with great certainty, rule it out.
We've got people here laughing at the thought...not sure why!
I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems. [/QUOTE]
I hope your kid is okay mate. Wishing you all the best.
Yeah, it's something that can cause communication problems, but I wouldn't say that all people with autism necessarily have issues with communication. I know someone, quite closely, who is severely impacted by autism to the extent he needs constant care - yet he's one of the best communicators I know, both written and verbally. He's currently at uni doing computer game programming after having been labelled as pretty much a vegetable when he was younger.
Some of the traits can include shyness and creating characters to disguise another personality: we can't really deny that Freddie did this! That doesn't mean he was autistic, of course - and I'm not suggesting that he was - I just don't think that we can, with great certainty, rule it out.
We've got people here laughing at the thought...not sure why!
Shvili
I don't think there are indications that he had Autism.
Only thing that i have noticed about Freddie that seemed little unusual to me, was his speaking manner.
During some interviews i notice that his words are somewhat disconnected...disassociated. He starts a word and than switches to different word, or doesn't finish the word and instead uses facial expression or body language cue to make a point.
This manner of speech is sometimes characteristic for people with ADHD.
Only thing that i have noticed about Freddie that seemed little unusual to me, was his speaking manner.
During some interviews i notice that his words are somewhat disconnected...disassociated. He starts a word and than switches to different word, or doesn't finish the word and instead uses facial expression or body language cue to make a point.
This manner of speech is sometimes characteristic for people with ADHD.
NickGreen
We all have it to some degree as I understand.
mike hunt
[QUOTE] [b]Thistleboy1980 wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]mike hunt wrote:[/b]
I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems. [/QUOTE]
I hope your kid is okay mate. Wishing you all the best.
Yeah, it's something that can cause communication problems, but I wouldn't say that all people with autism necessarily have issues with communication. I know someone, quite closely, who is severely impacted by autism to the extent he needs constant care - yet he's one of the best communicators I know, both written and verbally. He's currently at uni doing computer game programming after having been labelled as pretty much a vegetable when he was younger.
Some of the traits can include shyness and creating characters to disguise another personality: we can't really deny that Freddie did this! That doesn't mean he was autistic, of course - and I'm not suggesting that he was - I just don't think that we can, with great certainty, rule it out.
We've got people here laughing at the thought...not sure why!
[/QUOTE] He's doing good, thank you! They say Mozart and Einstein were possibly Autistic, so it's possible Freddie was on the spectrum. I personally don't he was though. I think they over diagnose disorders these days.
[QUOTE] [b]mike hunt wrote:[/b]
I know a lot about Autism, you're right. It's such wide ranging spectrum. My 5 year old is being tested for it. In all honesty I see no Autism traits in Mercury. Austism is a communication and processing issue. Freddie didn't have those problems. [/QUOTE]
I hope your kid is okay mate. Wishing you all the best.
Yeah, it's something that can cause communication problems, but I wouldn't say that all people with autism necessarily have issues with communication. I know someone, quite closely, who is severely impacted by autism to the extent he needs constant care - yet he's one of the best communicators I know, both written and verbally. He's currently at uni doing computer game programming after having been labelled as pretty much a vegetable when he was younger.
Some of the traits can include shyness and creating characters to disguise another personality: we can't really deny that Freddie did this! That doesn't mean he was autistic, of course - and I'm not suggesting that he was - I just don't think that we can, with great certainty, rule it out.
We've got people here laughing at the thought...not sure why!
[/QUOTE] He's doing good, thank you! They say Mozart and Einstein were possibly Autistic, so it's possible Freddie was on the spectrum. I personally don't he was though. I think they over diagnose disorders these days.