Unfortunately I have no such group of friends, but a few of my acquaintances have had Asperger's. I try to socialize with NT people as much as possible so I can become more NT myself, not just in my behaviour but in my way of thinking. Of course, I'll still pursue all of my Aspie traits, but I find many NT pursuits very enjoyable too.
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"The natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living." David Attenborough