Interview with Joseph

I wanted to ask Joseph some questions about his perspective on Aspergers. All his answers here are exactly what he said to me in response to my questions.

Me: What is Aspergers?
Joseph: We don't really know. The world doesn't know.

M: What do you know about Aspergers?
J: That I don't like certain sounds and it's something that makes me really smart.

M: Is there anything about having Aspergers that you don't like?
J: Not much.

M: Is there anything having Aspergers that you do like?
J: Yeah, everything. I'm smart.

M: Does having Aspergers every make anything harder for you?
J: No, not recently.

M: But in the past?
J: It made it hard to eat.

M: Does having Aspergers make anything at school harder or easier?
J: Yes, because I'm good at math.

M: Does having Aspergers make anything harder or easier when it comes to making friends?
J: No.

M: Is there something you would like people to know about Aspergers?
J: That if I have Aspergers you don't have to treat me different.

M: Do people treat you different?
J: No.

M: If someone gave you a magic pill that would take away Aspergers would you want to take it?
J: No.

M: Why not?
J: Because I like being the way I am.

M: If someone gave you a magic pill that would change one thing about Aspergers would you take it and what would you want to change?
J: That I don't get angry so easily.

M: Is there anything else you would like to tell me?
J: No. Can I watch Ratatouille now?

I was interested to hear that Joseph feels so positive about Aspergers. I wonder if he'll always feel that way or that change some as he gets older and discovers some of the ways that he's different from neurotyipcal kids.