I have a mild case of Asperger’s Syndrome, a neurological condition that in effect involves a "trade," albeit involuntary, of certain abilities for others. My symptoms are modest but frequently noticeable—the most significant ones involve difficulty in maintaining effective eye contact (I am often perceived as "staring"), impaired transmission and interpretation of non-verbal communication, excessive sensitivity to noise and other stimuli, poorly controlled body movements, limited spatial ability, and extreme difficulty in "learning" faces. Please understand that my mannerisms are not an indication of lack of interest or regard, that it may take me several weeks to learn your name even if I have a photograph of you available, and that I may need several extra moments to recognize you if we run into each other.