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Hi, I'm new too, I've only made two posts and I've only read a few conversations here so I can't really say welcome. I emphasize with you though, I have the same problem with social interaction though and understand what your going through. Its so great that you have chess and are so good at it! I'ts lucky, because thats social but its also a fantastic skill at the same time and you don't always have to have the small talk and eye contact that goes with so many other hobbies or skills.

I just found out i probably have AS. Not officially diagnosed but have discussed with counselor and it's almost certain. I'm 27, with only one friend, never dated, live at home, so AS would explain a lot. It would make more sense to have AS than anxiety, soc. avoidance, obsessive tend., depression all at once. First found out about it from ANTM Heather, of all places. Have had troubles since junior high and no one had ever mentioned AS, and I'm a little upset that it didn't even come up. I'm used to being made fun of so I'm a little worried about what to write. I posted a thank you to Heather for speaking up about AS on the show's site, and got a rather hurtful response--later said they were joking because someone else yelled at them. Heard that before. Just trying this out, not sure if I will feel welcomed here either, but worth a try.

Hi kittenkat1981,
You may find Alex's interview with Heather of interest:
http://www.wrongplanet.net/article355.html

And... we don't shout at people here (often?).