[Oz-gifted] Literal language & visual thinkers

[Fly]

> IMO, people who love language almost always read multiple 
> interpretations
> including the literal one in every statement - hence the tendency to 
> enjoy
> puns and the delight in finding others who share that enjoyment.

mmm. But for some children with very literal minds it is not about 
understanding wider meanings. They struggle to interpret written and 
spoken words and it can be quite difficult.

> - the asperger's label takes the focus off the
> interaction and places it onto the non-complying person.
>

Nodding. Yes I agree it *can* do this.

Louise