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MathGirl
Phoenix
Joined: Apr 12, 2009
Age: 18
Posts: 749
Location: Toronto, ON
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What is your first name? Private.
Age: 18
Location: Toronto, Canada
Current perseverations: Trying to discover more about myself, and to discover more about AS so that I can cope with some of the problems that have been bugging me for a very long time.
When did you discover AS? I've heard about it from my mom about a year ago, but actually "discovered" it about two weeks ago.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? No.
Do you have a degree? No, still high school
Kids? No, and don't want to
Favorite music: I don't really listen to music
Job? No
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Looking for an AS boyfriend, which is an almost impossible task.
Plans for the future? To hopefully meet more people with AS and to get properly diagnosed.
I'm just wondering... how is this Dino-style? |
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PullBackOnTheStick
Butterfly
Joined: Apr 29, 2009
Age: 45
Posts: 11
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What is your first name? Private
Age: 44
Location: Kent, UK
Current perseverations: Aviation, especially accidents (bit Rain Man there)
When did you discover AS? About two years ago.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Yes, seasonal affective disorder and chronic depression, what fun!
Do you have a degree? Yes, a BSc from the Open University.
Kids? None
Favorite music: Anything lively and/or melodic.
Job? Yes
Relationship with significant other, past or present? No, what a bummer.
Plans for the future? To get a diagnosis or at least an assessment, and to train successfully for a new career.
Anything else you feel is pertinent ... I'm glad this forum is here, I'm feeling pretty isolated at the moment. Ho hum, worse things happen at sea I suppose. |
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Riversong
Butterfly
Joined: Nov 07, 2005
Age: 59
Posts: 14
Location: NE Missouri, USA
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What is your first name? Jan
Age: 58
Location: northeast Missouri
Current perseverations: getting my straw bale house built
When did you discover AS? at age 54
Do you have other psych diagnoses? it was AS all along, but they called it other stuff
Do you have a degree? BS nursing, MS physics
Kids? no
Favorite music: right now I like classical jazz
Job? retired early to join a non-profit, working to promote sustainable lifestyles
Relationship with significant other, past or present? ... what?
Plans for the future? find out what that last question means
Anything else you feel is pertinent You should see a person with AS trying to be a nurse. My employer was not amused. Science jobs were another story altogether, and a lot more fun. |
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Zola
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: May 17, 2009
Age: 47
Posts: 25
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I should introduce myself here, too, since I've turned into a dinosaur. 
What is your first name? Jonet, but almost everybody calls me Zola
Age: 46
Location: West Virginia
Current perseverations: Learning Zend Framework, and do-it-yourself type jobs (we're going to be building a pole barn so I'm reading everything I can get my hands on)
When did you discover AS? At age 42
Do you have other psych diagnoses? just dysthymia
Do you have a degree? Associates
Kids? Three and a stepdaughter
Favorite music, other than NIN Been listening to Three Days Grace and Fallout Boy a lot lately
Job? Computer programmer, freelancer
Relationship with significant other, past or present? happily single
Plans for the future? get our barn built so we can use it as an apartment--we have an old modular and it's falling apart.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: i love to read |
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No_Exit
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker
Joined: May 02, 2009
Age: 47
Posts: 61
Location: Southern California
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I hope this is the right place for a person new to this forum to make their introduction.  
I am newly diagnosed as AS. I spent the first four weeks in a state of shock/depression. Now I am moving on to the next step, which I think will be learning more about others out there in the world that have wiring similar to mine. It's nice to know that you are out there!
What is your first name? Can I go by a nickname for now? "Doc"
Age: 46
Location: San Diego County
Current perseverations: behavioral finance, sports car and kart racing, martial arts, writing, reading
When did you discover AS? My son was diagnosed about three years ago, mine was very recent
Do you have other psych diagnoses? ADD, social anxiety
Do you have a degree? Three. BS, MS, PHD
Kids? 4 (2 biological/2 step)
Favorite music, other than NIN: Pretty varied, from Led Zepplin to Motown, U2 to Godsmack
Job? Entrepreneur in the area of behavioral finance and sometimes academic
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married for 18 years and just now beginning to understand why we don't have a clue what the other is saying.
Plans for the future? That's a tough one. They are numerous, often fleeting, and I'm not really sure what they are until the future arrives.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I want to write about my experience with AS. Writing is therapeutic for me and, if I am lucky, my writing may also benefit others both on and off the spectrum. Since many of you have probably had very similar experiences, I'd appreciate your feedback as I start to publish my writings. I'm have started with a blog, which is listed in my profile I believe. (Since this is my first post, it appears that I can't include the link here just yet.) |
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grizeldatee
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker
Joined: Nov 07, 2007
Posts: 67
Location: Virginia
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What is your first name? griz for here
Age: 45
Location: Virginia
Current perseverations: Wild plants and herbs, getting a farm, organic/local food
When did you discover AS? about 9 years ago, admitted it about 3-4 years ago
Do you have other psych diagnoses? no
Do you have a degree? BS, MS
Kids? 3 -- Aspie, HFA, Autie
Favorite music, other than NIN Laughing -- eclectic tastes, depends on mood
Job? 3 kids
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married for 18 years, still happily
Plans for the future? square foot gardening, chickens and goats, maybe a pond and a pony
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I enjoy reading, playing music and singing, hiking, needle crafts (not too small), and cooking
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Zulaxia
Emu Egg
Joined: Jun 21, 2009
Posts: 6
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What is your first name? Paul
Age: About to be 32
Location: England
Current perseverations: Moving house, home schooling kids, dyeing yarn
When did you discover AS? Two days ago! (Son diagnosed with autism 3 years ago, but never looked at myself till then!)
Do you have other psych diagnoses? No
Do you have a degree? Yes, Computer Science with Cybernetics, about to start Accounting
Kids? 4 - Autistic, ADHD, 2x NT
Favorite music, other than NIN : Prodigy, Nirvana, Guns and Roses, lots of rock from the 60s and 70s
Job? Pretending to do web development, actually dyeing yarn and generally being arty
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married for 2 years
Plans for the future? Stay married. Stop having to fight the world for every f***ing thing we need/want
Anything else you feel is pertinent: Glad to find this place so soon! |
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Seashell
Raven
Joined: Jun 25, 2007
Posts: 121
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What is your first name? Seashell
Age: 29
Location: Kent, England
Current perseverations: AS, motoracing, languages
When did you discover AS? 6 years ago, aged 23
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Social anxiety, before being diagnosed with AS
Do you have a degree? Yes, Language Studies (French, Spanish, Portuguese)
Kids? No
Favorite music, other than NIN: Leona Lewis, Coldplay, Duffy
Job? Cleaner
Relationship with significant other, past or present? No
Plans for the future? Travel the world |
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TiredGeek
Raven
Joined: Jun 22, 2009
Age: 38
Posts: 106
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What is your first name? Not on da intarwebs! Hows about TG then?
Age: 38
Location: Southeast USA
Current perseverations: web technology, cats, and now...AS!
When did you discover AS? suspected I had something like it for years, just found out I have it
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Nope, but suspect I might actually have NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) its so close to AS though, there isn't a lot of difference.
Do you have a degree? MS Computer Science
Kids? No
Favorite music, other than NIN: 70s & 80s rock, alternative, hard rock, celtic, darkwave
Job? Web developer
Relationship with significant other, past or present? married, my husband is equal parts NT and AS
Plans for the future? work on our fixer-upper house, do volunteer rescue work with cats, get a better job
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I cycle thru many special interests, though computer science and cats are constants. I have vision and motor impairments in addition to AS, makes life oh so interesting. In spite of my degree I suck at math, I'm more the creative sort of computer geek. I love to read, especially sci-fi and fantasy. |
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reader55
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: Apr 21, 2009
Age: 14
Posts: 32
Location: Florida
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What is your first name? Angela
Age:14
Location:Orange Park, Florida
Current perseverations:movies, reading, hanging out, music
When did you discover AS? 10 months ago when I was diagnosed
Do you have other psych diagnoses? OCD and ADD
Do you have a degree? If eighth grade counts...
Kids? I have an older brother, older sister, and younger brother, but I'm looking to go to college before I think about that
Favorite music: They Might Be Giants, Rocky Horror Punk Show
Job? Student at Ridgeview High School
Relationship with significant other, past or present? I've had several relationships in the past (yeah, kids start early these days...), but the two I find stand out most are my current boyfriend Josh (who for the record, I'm not really all that into. Yeah I know that it's been seven and a half months and at this point it's probably considered leading on, but he's so nice I just can't do that to him without a legitimate reason, like another guy.), and my ex Modi. We were together for a year, he was my first boyfriend but not my first kiss, he wasn't the only guy I was dating for a while. He was considered the slut of the school but that was part of why I loved him. He was amazing and spontaneous and an AMAZING kisser. He asked me to marry him a couple times, but I reminded him that we were thirteen. Besides the asking me to marry him was only so that I would agree to screw him because I'm planning on being anonymous. He lied and cheated on me, but I can never thank him enough for teaching me how to kiss and how to be a good girlfriend.
Plans for the future? College (hopefully at UF) after I get through International Baccalaureate program in high school. My main dream is to be a housewife and mother.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I have problems being without a boyfriend, so I have to deal with horrible guys until I can find someone better. Also, I HATE most NT teenagers. One more thing, I'm a proud card carrying member of the Rocky Horror fan club. I'd let Frank top me anyday  |
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Ahaseurus2000
Phoenix
Joined: Sep 22, 2007
Posts: 765
Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
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Name? Roland
Age: 30
Location: Tauranga, NZ
Perseverations: Movies, Reading, Music, Computer Games, Walking, Cats.
Discovered AS: Learned about it when I was about 23, Diagnosed at 28.
Other Diagnoses: Depression, Social Anxiety, Possible PTSD but not DX'ed.
Education: Certificate in Business Computers '96, Certificate Office Admin '06.
Family: An Older Brother, no children of my own.
Favorite Music: Tangerine Dream, Ladyhawke, The Feelers, Salmonella Dub, Pearl Jam, and more.
Job? None at the moment.
Relationships? None. I want one.
Future Plans? Highest Priority is surviving the current winter and finding a better flat! Also considering finding a job or volunteering to help something.
Other: I have a life long fascination with World War 2 (Both Grandfathers served as soldiers in different Allied armies), with the History and the Aircraft.
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High-Functioning Asperger's Syndrome, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder.
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Life is Painful. Suffering is Optional.
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barbedlotus
Snowy Owl
Joined: Jul 21, 2009
Age: 22
Posts: 141
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Age: 22
Location: Utah
Current perseverations: Painting, writing, crafting, podcasts, books books books, and gaming.
When did you discover AS? Couple years ago when my brother was diagnosed.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Possible bipolar or dissociative disorder (psychologist presently seeing can not make up her mind and insists only children have AS. Anyone know a good one in Utah by chance?).
Do you have a degree? Not yet, but working on it.
Kids? 1 (not sure if he's on the spectrum or not)
Favorite music, other than NIN  Anything by the Dresden Dolls, the Hush Sound, Jonathan Coulton and Vivaldi
Job? several
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Yes, had our 5 year anniversary back in February, but I think my quirks are starting to get to him.
Plans for the future? Long term : Travel and start my own school (all of the arts are being cut from the public schools here as well as many other extra curriculars, so I want to start an after school school that has just those). Short term : get a better apartment, I HATE the slumlord we're dealing with at the moment. |
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Stone_Man
Yellow-bellied Woodpecker
Joined: Aug 09, 2009
Age: 60
Posts: 64
Location: retired wanderer in the Southwest deserts
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What is your first name? John
Age: 60
Location: wandering the American Southwest in my travel trailer
Current perseverations: hiking, exploring wilderness areas
When did you discover AS? for sure, about four years ago, but suspected it before that
Do you have other psych diagnoses? no
Do you have a degree? yes
Kids? no
Favorite music, other than NIN: sorry, what's NIN? favorites are classical and jazz
Job? retired
Relationship with significant other, past or present? divorced
Plans for the future? just continue breathing for a while longer |
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Francis
Raven
Joined: Jul 07, 2009
Posts: 122
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What is your first name? Francis or Frank
Age: 40
Location: Missouri
Current perseverations: cycling. I think I want to try geocaching.
When did you discover AS? AS in 1998, but I've been diagnosed with one thing or another since early childhod.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? I've been diagnosed with various things as general anxiety disorder, OCD and ADD when I was a child. When the diagnosis for AS came in 1998 I don't know if those other diagnosis's went away or if it is in addition too?
Do you have a degree? MS in electrical engineering
Kids? 2. Son and Daughter. (Daughter is seriously NT. My wife thinks my son may be AS, but I don't think he fits all the criteria. The Doctor agrees with me.
Favorite music, other than NIN: none really. Boring old man talk radio.
Job? Engineer
Relationship with significant other, past or present? married
Plans for the future? One day at a time. |
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southwestforests
Phoenix
Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Age: 46
Posts: 798
Location: A little ways south of the river
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Of couse you may leave any question blank Smile
What is your first name? fearing the jokes people will make, it's Forrest
Age: uhh, 46. for now.
Location: a little river landing burg of population 8700, more or less
Current perseverations: current what?
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perseveration (plural perseverations)
1. (psychology) Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by brain injury or other organic disorder.
2. (psychology) The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus. |
Okay, yeah, there are those, but right now can't name them - will have to ask those around me.
When did you discover AS? When Psychiatrist diagnosed it last month
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Yes, a couple.
Do you have a degree? No, made three attempts
Kids? grown Stepchildren and Grandchildren
Favorite music, other than NIN Laughing Hawaiian, Big Band, Smooth Jazz
Job? 100% disability have worked retail and telecommunications. worked for F.W. Woolworth for a while
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married. Was just over 40 when got married. Had been friends with the gal for previous 9 years. Been a couple exceedingly rough years recently, we are working it through, emphasis on WE.
Plans for the future? Those have become very difficult to have right now. 
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I fit the classic stereotype of being a railway buff.
Then again, so does my NT wife! Love animals, boats, books, kites. Older style buildings. Grape soda. Chips and salsa. chocolate. pizza. barbecue chicken. palm trees.
We're all looking at the Aspie information and constantly saying - "that sure explains . . ."
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"Every time you don't follow your inner guidance,
you feel a loss of energy, loss of power, a sense of spiritual deadness."
- Shakti Gawain
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