Question for High Functioning Autistic people (PDD-NOS, Aspergers, etc)?

I have PDD-NOS myself and my question concerns sports. There are 2 parts to my question: I want to know if you guys ever competed in a sport and did well at it, and secondly if you did a sport that involved being in front of a crowd and whether you did well in front of crowds.



I played football in high school, and it didn't bother me much because there were 11 guys with me competing. I went into boxing right after, but was scared pissless everytime I sparred. I fought one time in Golden Gloves and did terrible because I couldn't concentrate, but was overwhelmed by the crowd and being surronded by some many people. After that, I chose to just teach boxing. So I'm curious if slightly autistic people can perform in sports in front of crowds, or if actually they can't because they don't what's going on emotionally and socially. 10 points for the most detailed and helpful answer. Thanks!Question for High Functioning Autistic people (PDD-NOS, Aspergers, etc)?
I think that a person has a "talent" for something, whether they are labeled Autistic or not. I personally don't see how football and boxing can be compared, except for the fact that they are both sports. Then again, I am not a sports expert, so you can blow me away with the comment I just made. My 5 year old has just been labeled as autistic, and he is pretty clumsy, so he isn't graceful when it comes to sports. HOWEVER, he seems to have a talent for music and rhythm, and enjoys playing the drums and banging on the piano. He has been involved with piano lessons for five months now, and just had his first recital. He does get nervous (don't we all!!!), and he appears like he is going to cry when he gets on stage, but he got through his pieces with a little bit of encouragement. And he TOTALLY enjoys the applause that comes afterwards. As he gets older and has more lessons, I know he will excel. You obviously have a talent for teaching; I know that I don't have such a talent. I believe if you have a talent for sports, you can overcome your 'hangups' that make you autistic, and be very successful.Question for High Functioning Autistic people (PDD-NOS, Aspergers, etc)?
Ok, well it was never diagnosed, but my family and I have noticed that my aunt has the same symptoms as someone with Aspergers (again, never diagnosed!). But even though she has slow social development, she did well in school and can definately speak in front of many people! (All with the major support of her family!)



It seems like you can do it, after what you've already achieved.

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