Sheldon Character Analysis Of Asperger's

As a character with Asperger's, Sheldon often has difficulties communicating with his friends, coworkers, and superiors. A reoccurring behavior of Sheldon's is that he presents himself as being very blunt or straightforward when he speaks to others as well as taking things literally since he is unable to clearly understand sarcasm and social innuendos due to his Asperger's. However conversations become easier when there is a common interest such as when Penny started to play The Age of Conan, an online massive multiplayer game, in episode three. Sheldon has a very specific time, place, and way of doing everyday tasks. He sees himself and his work as more important than to those around him whether it be his coworkers or superiors. He often
Gablehauser, Sheldon's superior, did not find amusing and so he told Sheldon that he's not getting the room. Another quality of Sheldon's is that he never sees a need to apologize for something he said, which is often the truth but also hurtful to the person spoken to, unless he is directly told. In episode four, Raj has been chosen to be featured in People Magazine and expresses his pride of his accomplishment, however Sheldon devalues the achievement which hurts Raj. In response to Leonard's request for him to apologize, Sheldon states that "[He] often forgets that other people have limitations". In episode five, Sheldon reveals his blatant disregard to others needs yet again by pestering Leonard for a ride to work in the morning despite Leonard taking night shifts now. Sheldon then pesters Penny, Howard, and Raj for the same
Dr. Gablehauser doesn't allow Sheldon to take charge or be right in most situations like with Leslie and the mainframe however he does let things slide with Sheldon and mostly lets him do his own thing . Being Sheldon's roommate and friend, Leonard knows Sheldon the best and will help him when is having troubles. In episode three, Sheldon is trying to get Penny to stop bugging him about the online game, but when he fails he gets Leonard to do it. His friends typically comply with Sheldon's requests in order to keep him passive and cooperative. For example, Sheldon has a specific spot where he sits on the couch and whenever someone from his group of friends sits there they know that they have to accommodate an so they will move over for him. They also attempt to help Sheldon understand social situations and emotions. In episode four, Leonard and Howard get Sheldon to apologize to Raj and because they know that he has trouble with this type of interaction, Howard and Leonard help him through it. Episode five is completely about making accommodations for Sheldon. Leonard usually drives Sheldon to and from work but when he starts to work the night shift Sheldon is forced to find another way due to his lack of licensure. He first gets Penny to take him in the morning as a favor for a friend. he then gets Howard