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@ tn1797 Hiya Sara

It's best to know if your suspicions are correct as, if you have aspergers then you might be susceptible to self-harm if things get on top of you and you can come here and get some help before slipping down the dangerous slope into the murky slough of despair. Do the RAADS-R test http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3134766/ and RDOS quiz http://www.rdos.net/eng/ on the internet - and talk about the results with the other members here - I don't get in here often as I'm a very active autie and aspie activist http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-adr ... esq-mciht/ - but dont hesitate to email me if you feel I can help you in any may [email protected] - I was born and raised and have lived all my life in the UK so I dont much about life in USA except for what my USA contacts tell me - but most of the problems we aspies encounter are kind of universal

Namaste and A Happy New Year

Adrian

Adrian, thanks very much for your reply. I scored a 98 on the RAADS-R test (http://aspietests.org/raads/questions.p ... cale=en_GB), which puts me a bit over the threshold value, though not too much. The RDOS quiz told me I had some neurodiverse and some neurotypical traits.

Happy new year to you (and everyone else) as well,

Sara

What is your first name?Aimy
Age:28
Location:Indiana
Hobbies and Interests:
Music, writing, and reading.

Why are you here?
To learn
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
A couple weeks ago
Favorite subjects:
Anthropology, humanities, and philosophy
Year/Grade:
I have an A.S. in behavioral sciences, I'm a semester away from a B.A. in general studies, and then I'll be working towards a masters and doctorates in anthropology.
Favorite music:
Death metal, classical music, prog rock, some forms of electronic, and blues. The more complexed and highly structured the more I like it.
Books:
A bunch. Edgar Allan Poe, Anne Rice, and Chuck Palahniuk are my favorites.
TV shows/Movies:
Star Trek classic and Next Gen; Bones; South Park; American Dad; My Name is Earl
Interview with the Vampire; God Bless America; Underworld; Super Troopers; Star Wars (classic); Star Trek (except the new ones)
Instrument:
Guitar; bass guitar; violin
Do you like sports?
No
Family:
My family is very broken, and I don't have my own. I have both my parents (divorced and remarried), two half-siblings from my mom (I haven't talked to my sister in a couple years), and a half-brother through my dad whom I've never met.

Clothing:
T-shirt and either jeans, shorts, or sweats. Usually very simple, non-layered, and very plain except my band shirts.
How did you find this website?
Wikipedia
Job:
Right now I work at my school's library. It's really nice because I can interact with coworkers if I want, or go off and do something if I don't. Interaction with patrons is also limited, and there are no rude customers like in retail or fast food.
Plans for the future?
I'm not sure. I recently got a ton of books from the library (they are weeding some out) and from teachers at school (the English, humanities, psychology, and philosophy departments were all in the same hallway, and all moved and the choices were exceptional), and when I saw all my books stacked up, trying to figure out where to put them all, it occurred to me that my choice in an academic career, to have a life buried in books, although I like them, is not something I want. I do want to go to Japan though, and to Germany, and some other places.

What is your first name? Allison
Age: 16
Location: Canada
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, writing, music, mental illness/disability
Why are you here? to share my thoughts/feelings with others who also have Asperger's.
When were you diagnosed? when I was 7
Favourite subjects: it varies, right now I like English, French, and band
Year/Grade: 11
Favourite music: I like some of everything but mostly pop, folk, and some classic rock
Books: Way too many to list, a couple really good books that I read recently are Reached by Ally Condie (the third book in the Matched trilogy) and Room by Emma Donoghue. Right now I'm reading Looking for Alaska by John Green and it is also awesome.
TV shows/Movies: I don't watch TV much but I like some really old shows like The Andy Griffith Show and Get Smart. As for movies, I like The Fault in Our Stars and animated movies like Tangled and Frozen.
Instrument: Clarinet
Do you like sports? If so, which ones? I'm terrible at sports but I do enjoy playing basketball, volleyball and badminton sometimes. I also sometimes like watching soccer and hockey.
Family: Parents and 1 younger brother who has autism/developmental disabilities
Clothing: I dress very casually, I wish I had more of a sense of style.
How did you find this website? I heard about it a while ago in a book I think. Then on another forum there was a link to this website and I snooped around for a little while and then decided to join.
Job: none
Plans for the future: Go to university and maybe study English and psychology

First Name: J

Age: 34

Location: Michigan

Hobbies/Interests: Video Games, Painting, but mainly gaming.

Why am I here? To learn/observe/help.

When were you diagnosed? August 8th this year.

Favorite Subjects: Automotive History, Bob Ross method painting, Star Trek History, Trucking, Cats, Dogs.

Year/Grade: High School Grad with some post secondary training.

Favorite Music: Classic Country, Rock, Alternative.

Books: None at the moment

TV Shows/Movies: Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory, Bob Ross, NCIS, The Simpsons.

Insturment: None

Do you like sports? Yes. Motorsport.

Family: Step Dad.

Clothing: Style depends on the day. General rule of thumb; no lounge pants in public.

How did you find this site? I was doing a little research on AS and found this site was rather informative.

Job: None. Retired pain in my step dad's butt right now.

Plans for the future: Independence. We'll go from there.

Comments: I am surprised that I did this all in one shot. I thought my attention would have strayed by....squirrel...now.

What is your first name? Krystle

Age: 17

Location: Australia

Hobbies and Interests: Haha. TONNES!

Why are you here? I'm here to find likeminded individuals who I can relate to and hopefully expand my small social circle.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I was diagnosed around the age of 7/8 so I had early intervention and counselling.

Favorite subjects: English, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Art, Drama, History, nearly everything.

Year/Grade: I am actually in TAFE now however, I am completely my high school finals through TAFE )which is like college).

Favorite music: Celtic, Pagan, 80s goth, 80s/70s rock music, post hardcore, hard rock, ethereal music + lots more.

BOOKS: I'm mostly a fantasy, non fiction, drama, crime, horror, dark romance, occult and supernatural kind of person. Think of Anne Rice, J.K Rowling, James Patterson authors. I LOVE Skullduggery Pleasant. And, I read a tonne of pagan, mythology, fae, spiritual books, too.

TV shows/Movies: I'm a drama/crime/action person. I love CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds. I love horror movies. I love the occult and supernatural so shows like The Walking Dead, Supernatural, True blood, Twilight etc.

Instrument: I wanted to play Piano/Keyboard if that counts. If I could, I would learn violin.

Do you like sports? Depends. I enjoy swimming, skipping, dancing, soccer, volleyball. A bit of hockey but I am not a crash hot sports star, no But, I do it because it's fun.

Family: My mother's side is Dutch/German, and they immigrated to Australia from Holland. Both my mum's brothers were born overseas but my mother and myself were not. My father's family are from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. I used to live in a house of 3 people. Only child. Now, my parents are divorced. Mum has a boyfriend overseas she will be seeing next July and my dad has a partner who has 4 kids who have become my step siblings. My non-biological family consists of a friend whom is like an older brother plus another man who my friend has recently been dating (yes, this guy is gay. If you have a problem with that, then tough).

Clothing: A variety. I can go belly dancer styles, fetish styles, goth styles, Hawaiian, pastel, just plain black, metal, Arabian, pagan/hippy/new age...

How did you find this website? I found it on Google when looking for Aspies who were goth, too.

Job: I was working at my local gift shop/New Age store for 4 weeks. I am now once more unemployed. I am seeking work in the funeral/death business just because I like to dabble and learn. I might also work in the entertainment and spiritual businesses, too.

Plans for the future? Lots! I have a whole entire world to explore. Lots and lots of plans. I plan on having my own apartment which will be decked out to represent who I am and what my life is about. I have plans to travel to the UK and America in the near future. I want to go to college or do more educational courses. I have books and shows and movies lined up for me to complete. I want to find someone worth spending my life with and explore the world with them. Maybe have two kids and have a handfasting. I want to live life until I die. I don't want to settle down because my senses just tingle to explore!

Any comments? Just read my profile which is featured in the 'Website' section of my WrongPlanet profile. Also, feel free to talk to me. Warning: I don't do well with trash/teen/bad spelling and grammar talk, either. I think that unless you have a legit reason to be typing like that, if you're going to do it for no reason other than to be a twat, it makes you look bad and it kills any form of romance or friendship. I love languages and literature, so I fall in love with vocab, beautiful narratives and poetry.

What is your first name?
Becky

Age:
18

Location:
Essex, UK

Hobbies and Interests:
Internet, gaming, may start playing mtg

Why are you here?
This is an interesting website. I feel like I could learn from it.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects:
I'm studying accountancy at the moment. I enjoy that.

Year/Grade:
In college

Favorite music:
Alternative rock mainly
MCR, All time low, Mayday Parade

Books:
Don't read fiction much. Paper towns and a stuff of nightmares were both good books.

TV shows/Movies:
Buffy the vampire slayer, How I met your mother, Merlin, House
Harry potter, Mr. Nobody, Princess Bride

Instrument:
I used to play guitar but I gave up

Do you like sports?
Not particularly. Some are alright to watch a little bit

Family:
Parents, a grandparent, 2 brothers, 1 sister. That's all the family I actually see.

Clothing:
I've been told I dress like a boy

How did you find this website?
I typed things into Google wondering if they were just things I did and this website came up a lot so I decided to look around it.

Job:
Well I have a paper round. Not quite sure I have the social skills to get myself a real job yet.

Plans for the future?
Pass AAT exams. Move in with my boyfriend at some point. Get a job. Find some more hobbies.

Any comments? No. Except for the word "no" and the sentence I am now typing...

First name: Brian

Age: 19

Hobbies/interests: paleontology, computers, science fiction, non fiction, reading in general, physics, electronics in general

Why I'm here: I was diagnosed with Asperger's, and I have an unassailable suspicion that I have some form of chronic depression. With that out of the way, I'm here to converse, make friends, and be part of this community.

When I was diagnosed: I was determined to have Asperger's Syndrome when I was 3, and I don't disagree with that assertion given my preferences and behavior.

Favorite subjects: science, history, mathematics (very recently), computer science, nanotechnology (I have a cursory interest in many things).

Grade: Freshman in college

Music: I have eclectic taste, but I prefer classical, jazz, electronic, and classic rock.

Books: Foundation trilogy, Flowers for Algernon, non-fiction and hard science fiction in general.

TV Shows/Movies: Jurassic Park, Star Trek, Breaking Bad to name a few.

Instrument: Played trombone for 4 years and took a piano class (intend to follow up).
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Sports: Somewhere between no and meh, with meh reserved for soccer and hockey.

Family: Mom, Dad, and Sister. My dad's on the spectrum too, and my mom and sister are more than willing to accommodate me, even if they don't know how all the time.

Clothing: Mostly casual: t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts and sweaters. Jeans are sometimes acceptable.

I found this website when I was searching for more information about autism on the Web, and it's much more thoroughly understood than when I was younger, but that's not saying too much.

Job: Never had one before. Planning on at least one internship in the near future.

Plans for the Future: Unclear at this point. I've started to purge my depression, and there seems to be a great deal of subjects and professions I could become enamored with while in college.

No other comments.

What is your first name? Jim

Age: 62

Location: Guardamar del Segura, Spain

Hobbies and Interests: Computing, walking, cycling, photography (not very well)

Why are you here? To find out more about Asperger's and interact with others.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not officially diagnosed but self-diagnosed recently.

Favorite subjects: Math, languages.

Year/Grade:

Favorite music: Classic rock, 60s Psychedelia.

Books: Lord of the Rings, crime thrillers.

TV shows/Movies: NCIS and similar.

Instrument: None

Do you like sports? Yes - soccer and tennis.

Family: Married with two daughters.

Clothing: Casual preferably.

How did you find this website? Surfing around

Job: Retired - previously computer operator, data analyst, computer programmer, systems analyst, project leader, customer centre advisor, project leader (again), help centre team leader, project leader (again), and town planning technician.

Plans for the future? Enjoy my retirement

Any comments? Although I haven't officially been diagnosed with Aspergers I took the various quizzes that are available and confirmed my suspicion (and that of my wife) that I probably have it.

What is your first name?: Syd!

Age: 21!

Location: MN, USA.

Hobbies and Interests: Animation; Animals; Video Games; Music; Drawing.

Why are you here?: To meet other ND people!

Favorite subjects: English; Art.

Year/Grade: Graduated high school in '11.

Favorite music: Alternative Rock; Foreign Pop; Electronica.

Books: God's Word Translation of The Bible.

TV shows/Movies: WALL.E; Edward Scissorhands; Juno; The Goonies.

Instrument: Don't play any!

Do you like sports?: No.

Family: One mom and one dad (divorced); one younger brother; and whoever my mom is dating at the time.

Clothing: Graphic Tees; Jeans or Slacks; Hoodies (weather permitted); and Snapback Hats.

How did you find this website?: I don't remember, honestly.

Job: Unemployed.

Plans for the future?: To move in with my partner!

Age: 31


Hobbies and Interests: books, video games, writing.

Why are you here? I wanted to find other people with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar disorders.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Asperger’s Syndrome.

Favorite subjects: art.

Year/Grade: Graduated High school in 2002

Favorite music: all sorts really.

Books: Everything but romance.

TV shows/Movies: Horror movies are my favorite.

Instrument: Only if a kazoo counts.

Do you like sports? No not at all.



Clothing: Just jeans and shirts.

How did you find this website? Recommended by someone on another forum.

Job: Bottle return clerk.

Plans for the future? Pay off the house.

What is your first name? Gary

Age: 22

Location: United Kingdom

Hobbies and Interests: Video games, listening to music, exploring, fantasy, space and oceans

Why are you here? I was seeking people that I could relate with and understand the pillars of life much more.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2007

Favorite subjects: Science

Favorite music: Progressive

Books: Fantasy/sci-fi

TV shows/Movies: Doctor Who

Instrument: Keyboard

Do you like sports? Not really

Family: Sisters, Dad, mom and cats

Clothing: Shirt, coats and jeans

How did you find this website? Google

Job: Currently unemployed

Plans for the future? To be self employed and find one piece.