Those matching marks on Hanni's cheeks are a new acquisition. (They are not visible in the Perfect French Minibreak vlog.).
I don't think there can be any doubt that she displays a number of atypical behaviours and ticks a number of boxes under the dyad of impairments.
However, some of the traits of Asperger's Syndrome would actually benefit Hanni in her choice of career and I am sure that Tattlers will recognise many of those strengths.
There can be no doubt that she is an extremely intelligent individual who has clearly succeeded academically. It is also very clear that the behaviours we see on screen are far more than displays of energy and high spirits.
She willingly participates in these vlogs and must realise that many viewers will recognise these patterns of behaviours. Perhaps as an advocate for ASC,(no longer ASD - Condition replaces Disorder) she would consider talking about the challenges she has faced and overcome. As much as I find Hanni uncomfortable viewing, she would actually be an excellent subject for a Success Story - unfortunately FRK would not be up to the task of doing this kind of in depth interview justice.
Intelligence, Special Interest, Memory
- Average to very high intelligence.
- Good verbal skills; rich vocabulary.
- Ability to absorb and retain large amounts of information, especially about topics of special interest.
- Ability to think in visual images.
- Be self-motivated, independent learners.
- Propensity to think outside the box and generate novel solutions to problems.
- Some people may show a strong aptitude for a particular field of study or topic.
Strong Focus
- Ability (in some cases a preference) for spending time alone.
- Take an interest in arcane or off-beat fields of knowledge.
- Concentrate for long periods of time on reading, experimenting, writing,
- Avoid wasting time in some activities that appeal to neurotypical people.
- Some special interests can be channeled into productive hobbies or even careers, where the person may be creative or make new discoveries.
Detail-oriented
- Ability to notice small details of an idea, theory, number pattern, book, film, object or visual image.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks where accuracy, rules and routine are important.
- Strong work ethic; commitment to quality and accuracy of work.
Unique humour
- Play with language and create puns.
- Enjoy sarcasm and satire.
- Relish life’s absurd, dark, or incongruous side.
- See through empty rhetoric or conventional pieties.
Honesty
- Ability and tendency to tell the truth—even if it’s not tactful or in one’s self-interest.
- Desire and tendency to follow rules.
Desire to Connect
- Expend effort and energy to learn social skills that do not come naturally.
- Persevere in the face of rejection, confusion or frustration.
- Believe the best of everyone (sometimes naively).
- Accept quirkiness or imperfection in others, and become a loyal friend.
Fair and Just
- Tendency to be unconventional, open-minded, and tolerant.
- Intensely responsive when made aware of injustice.
- Advocate for the underdog, victims of bullying or member of an oppressed group.
- Propensity to express caring in non-traditional ways.
- Tendency to relate to and defend animals.
Dr Temple Grandin - Inside ASD