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nonfelixnon
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 Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 3:12 am Post subject: My Name is Eric, I am 16, and I have AS |
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My name is Eric, I'm 16, and have Asperger's Syndrome.
History-
My parents thought there was something off about me from the time I was 2 or 3 (I'm almost 17 now) but didn't know what it was because of the lack of info on higher functioning versions of autism, like AS. We moved around a few times when I was a kid, so that probably helped hide my problem for awhile (inability to socially interact being mistaken for shyness). It was only after my dad was tested positive for AS when I was 12 that my mom even thought to test me and my two younger brothers. It was rough for me being diagnosed because I had to reevaluate how I approached life. Living in the small town Alabama doesn't help either, because people down here generally don't understand you. For example, after requesting special education services from my high school I've been met with indifference by most of the faculty who think I don't qualify because I'm not "Forest Gump stupid", to quote my principal, so I dropped out and am now pursuing my GED and going to college next semester for a degree in engineering.
Interests-
I love doing stand up comedy, because it gives me a chance to make people laugh and feel good, which is a great feeling.
I love gaming, especially StarCraft and Gears of War, so if you feel like playing me, let me know . Info can be exchanged and tails can be kicked.
Music is something I do as a hobby. I play electric bass and guitar and am working on piano.
I am a yearly NaNoWriMo participant (I always fail though  ) because I like writing.
So here I am and sorry to be so long. If you bothered to read all that, then thanks for hearing me out. If ya didn't, I don't blame you.
Comments, Support, Advice, would be more than welcome.
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 3:22 am Post subject: |
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We have longer attention spans then your average web site...so of course I read it 
Welcome to WP. Hope you like it here it's pretty cool most the time and there are some good people here. Lots of other gamers, to.
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Brittany2907
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 3:23 am Post subject: |
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Hi Eric,
welcome to WP.
I hope you enjoy posting here.
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JerryHatake
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Nice to meet you, Eric.  
I had it the same way but I stay in high school to get my diploma and graduated with honors. But the point is we all are unique in our own way.
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drybones
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:29 am Post subject: Re: My Name is Eric, I am 16, and I have AS |
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Hi Eric
welcome to wp!
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Comments, Support, Advice, would be more than welcome.
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no shortage of any of the above - enjoy your stay |
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autism
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Hello Eric.
Welcome to WrongPlanet.
For best results be sure to post at WrongPlanet.net often.
You will find a great deal of support at WrongPlanet. |
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larsenjw92286
Your invitation to come on down!
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Eric!
Welcome to Wrongplanet!
I hope you enjoy posting here!
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Welcome to WP!
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Tequila
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Hiya. Welcome to WP. |
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aspiewoman2
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: My Name is Eric, I am 16, and I have AS |
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[quote="nonfelixnon"]My name is Eric, I'm 16, and have Asperger's Syndrome.
HEY THERE MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME UNDERSTAND MY ALMOST 14 YEAR OLD. I WAS VERY CLOSE TO HIM UNTIL HE BECAME HEAVILY ENGROSSED IN TECHNOLOGY. HAVING ASPERGER'S MYSELF I FEEL OUT OF TOUCH W/ HIM. IS THIS A NORMAL ASPIE TEEN THING???? I THINK I TRY TOO HARD AND HE JUST FINDS ME A NUISANCE. ANY SUGGESTIONS??? I COULD USE SOME ADVICE. 
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rjay09
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Hey there Eric, welcome to WP! I'm new here too. |
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AnonymousAnonymous
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to Wrong Planet!
I too joined when I was 16 and
have been here almost 1 1/2 years.
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Bradleigh
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Welcome to WP, I used to move around alot aswell
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Greetings, sir. Welcome to Wrong Planet. We hope to see more of you.
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