[HPforGrownups] Not to sound like the Psychology major that I am, but...

[Kathryn Jones]

No: HPFGUIDX 136256

Irene Mikhlin wrote:
> 
> --- xtremesk8ergurl2 at aol.com wrote:
>  >
>  > 1. Could Serveus Snape  be a High functioning
>  > Autistic? He shows IMHO a lot of signs such  as:
>  > a) bullied, unpopular
>  > b) highly intelligent
>  > c) somewhat cold and  lacks empathy
>  > d) poor social skills
>  > e) very adept in specific areas like  Potions and
>  > DADA
> 
> No, he can't.
> 
> 1. He reads facial expressions and non-verbal signals.
> 2. He uses sarcasm.
> 
> Both traits run contrary to ASD diagnosis.
> 
> Irene

  Kathy writes:
     As a person who has raised a high functioning Autistic, I find that 
the biggest argument against Snape being one is that Dumbledore hasn't 
strangled him in fourteen years.
KJ