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PETIT MAL OR NOT.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWfhT4Rs-yM A person with Asperger's can experience "petit mal" seizures, also known as absence seizures, in adulthood, which  manifest as brief moments of staring blankly into space, often with a loss of awareness, where they might appear to be daydreaming or momentarily "zoning out" ;  these seizures can be difficult to detect and may be mistaken for inattentiveness due to their short duration and subtle nature.   People with Asperger's might already exhibit behaviors like zoning out or appearing distracted, making it harder to identify absence seizures.   Absence seizures, sometimes called petit mal seizures, are brief, usually lasting less than 20 seconds. They cause symptoms that may be barely noticeable. People having these seizures may appear like they’re daydreaming or zoning out. "Nystagmus" refers to rapid, involuntary eye movements, and when associated with "petit mal seizures" (also known as abs...