# Asperger S Syndrome on The No Agenda Show

Asperger S Syndrome comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2010 to May 2021.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** October 2010 – May 2021
- **Related topics:** [Autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Cat Scan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cat-scan.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Entrepreneurship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneurship.md), [Global Warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [Greta Thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [Listener Feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md), [Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Elon Musk SNL Appearance, Asperger's Syndrome Disclosure

- **Episode:** [1345: Peak Woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-10
- **Time:** 1:47:04–1:48:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke/chapter/elon-musk-snl-appearance-asperger-s-syndrome-disclosure.md

Elon Musk's appearance as host of Saturday Night Live is discussed, specifically his opening monologue disclosure that he has Asperger's syndrome. The hosts analyze his performance and physical mannerisms, suggesting the disclosure was a strategic move to make him more relatable to the audience.

Keywords: [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [saturday night live](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saturday-night-live.md), [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [snl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snl.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md)

### Greta Thunberg, UN Climate Summit Activism

- **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-17
- **Time:** 24:00–27:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/greta-thunberg-un-climate-summit-activism.md

Greta Thunberg, a 15-year-old Swedish activist, gained international attention for her "school strike for climate" and her speech at the UN Climate Summit in Katowice. Thunberg called for radical emission reductions and highlighted the threat of the sixth mass extinction. Some observers have criticized the use of children in climate activism, characterizing the intense focus on existential threats as a form of psychological distress for youth.

Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), un climate summit, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md)

### Asperger's Syndrome, Stephen Paddock Profile Dispute

- **Episode:** [972: Menprovement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement.md)
- **Published:** 2017-10-12
- **Time:** 1:01:46–1:05:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/972-menprovement/chapter/asperger-s-syndrome-stephen-paddock-profile-dispute.md

A listener provides feedback regarding the media's characterization of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock as having Asperger's Syndrome. The discussion defends "Aspies," citing successful figures like Bill Gates and Dan Aykroyd, and criticizes the use of the diagnosis to explain violent behavior.

Keywords: [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [stephen paddock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-paddock.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md)

### Autism Spectrum, CAT Scans, Medical Over-Diagnosis

- **Episode:** [794: Party Boat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-28
- **Time:** 1:26:42–1:28:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/794-party-boat/chapter/autism-spectrum-cat-scans-medical-over-diagnosis.md

The hosts discuss the increasing frequency of autism and Asperger's diagnoses among millennials. They express skepticism toward claims that CAT scans can definitively prove a patient is on the autism spectrum, suggesting that doctors are using questionable science to push psychiatric medications and label young people with permanent disorders.

Keywords: [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [cat scan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cat-scan.md), medical diagnosis, [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md)

### Alan Shifman, Asperger's Diagnosis and Mental Health System

- **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md)
- **Published:** 2014-05-26
- **Time:** 43:14–48:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/alan-shifman-asperger-s-diagnosis-and-mental-health-system.md

Family attorney Alan Shifman stated that Elliot Rodger was diagnosed with high-functioning Asperger's syndrome and was being treated by multiple professionals. The hosts discuss the use of the drug Risperdal and the father's mission to educate the world on the "broken" mental health system.

Keywords: alan shifman, [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), peter rodger

### Paper Clip Figurines, Ryan Garcia Business Proposal

- **Episode:** [243: Big Soda](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda.md)
- **Published:** 2010-10-14
- **Time:** 18:30–20:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/243-big-soda/chapter/paper-clip-figurines-ryan-garcia-business-proposal.md

Ryan Garcia, a college student with Asperger's syndrome, seeks advice on selling handmade paper clip figurines to overcome unemployment. Suggestions are provided for him to create topical designs, such as figures going through TSA body scanners, and to market them as executive desk gifts.

Keywords: ryan garcia, [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), paper clips, figurines, [entrepreneurship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/entrepreneurship.md)

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