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I've had this account since April 6th of this year, because I felt that I might use it in the future. For future references, I am not a German Idealist (Hegel), but I find Hegelian dialectic interesting.

I haven't had any type of psychological evaluation, and I absolutely refuse to do any form of self-diagnosis. I only give credit to diagnosis that are performed by those who are qualified. However, I have some symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. Firstly, I 'stim' whenever I am excited or anxious. Secondly, my social life is not what it could be. Thirdly, the Atlantic horseshoe crab (limulus polyphemus) might be my 'special interest'. Fourthly, I have had people tell me on many occasions that I look depressed, and tell me that I don't show any emotion. Fifthly, I like routine, and I get irritated when things don't go the way I planned them in my head. I also get irritated by things other people do like tapping, signing along with the music on the radio, and touching me. Finally, whenever I have talked to people, they always comment on my maturity. When talking to people on the internet, they say that they fell like they're speaking with a forty-year old. I have very good knowledge of spelling and grammar, and know many things that most people my age (12-15) don't know. I'm often shocked when people don't know things that I consider basic, common knowledge.

I'd like to meet you all by introducing myself, and I'd like to know what you think about what I've written in regards to AS symptoms. Thank you.

If you're actually young than 15 you sure fooled me. That's what so great about the internet, huh? Complete anonymity. Welcome to WP.

Your description seems to have a few aspects of Asperger's tendencies and behavior. It generally is the case that if there are a lot of symptoms over the different areas (social, rituals, interests, etc) that are consistent, then Asperger's is a definite possibility. But, no one can diagnose but a professional. It's nice to see someone who's honest about not self-diagnosing, but self-diagnosing for AS is not uncommon. Sometimes the issues are there but the need/ability to get diagnosed isn't, so the person simply knows that they have it without getting it "official." I was this way for a few months before finally getting tested.

Anyway, welcome to WP!

Welkome to WP

Mick

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