Thank you for this enlightening post. When I was growing up in Los Angeles in the 60’s I was frequently asked where I was from despite the fact, I was a local. It was apparent, though not to me, my accent and speech patterns were noticeably different from my peers or family; some suggested I was from the East coast or perhaps planet Vulcan. I can only assume that I was unconsciously mimicking speech from television that appealed to me but until now I had never really connected it to my Asperger’s. Though never formally diagnosed I had (and still carry) many of the classic symptoms of being on the spectrum which over time I learned to compensate for to function among the neurotypical, but I continue to experience the inner sensation of a stranger in a strange land.
I’m not sure how many agree
But to me the best accent’s RP
It’s highly desired
Yet simply acquired
It’s charming & often carefree
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Thank you for this enlightening post. When I was growing up in Los Angeles in the 60’s I was frequently asked where I was from despite the fact, I was a local. It was apparent, though not to me, my accent and speech patterns were noticeably different from my peers or family; some suggested I was from the East coast or perhaps planet Vulcan. I can only assume that I was unconsciously mimicking speech from television that appealed to me but until now I had never really connected it to my Asperger’s. Though never formally diagnosed I had (and still carry) many of the classic symptoms of being on the spectrum which over time I learned to compensate for to function among the neurotypical, but I continue to experience the inner sensation of a stranger in a strange land.