Is meditation possible for Aspies?

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Upon looking at the definition of meditation on the internet, I am not sure how deeply I have ever meditated. I think I get relatively deep in thought on special intense interests. But meditation is supposed to be a method to train the mind in order to realize a benefit. So I am thinking that my concentrating on roller coasters, etc. is more like intense daydreaming.

Now comes an interesting realization for me. I used to perform a ritual (meditation???) to try to relieve stress and anxiety. Though unorthodox by the world's standards, many of my fellow autistics may be able to relate to this---though I do not recommend it---and I do not make it a habit to practice this anymore---Self Harm/ Pain. I used to routinely do this self-pain thing that caused me to become relaxed as I went through concentrating on the pain (more often performed when I was young). After the ritual, I would find myself with less stress and anxiety. But again, I do not recommend self harm/ pain . I am just sharing my experiences. But I had the procedure set up where the device I used didn't need my manipulation to inflict the pain upon me. All I had to do was lay there and it did it. I did use my mind to realize a benefit during the ritual. So it appears that that might be meditation.

I can meditate... mind you, it took me a heck of a lot of practice. I have a lot of trouble concentrating so it was a bit of a problem trying to get past that.