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What is your first name? lets go with Leech for now

Age:40

Location: Seattle WA USA

Hobbies and Interests: Music, picking (just like on american pickers only smaller scale), psych lectures, astronomy lectures, GTHC P-ball

Why are you here? Sigh, the eternal question. Haven't figured that out yet, but being the catalyst in the divorces for a pair of twins (so not making it up) seems to have been part of it.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not officially, being broke and on charity health specialist referals are tricky and few between, HOWEVER a recent friend who worked with AS kid(s) took me aside and said something and it all looks very very likely.

Favorite subjects: Music, fixing stuff.

Year/Grade: class of 89

Favorite music: How long have you got ? Current Favorites are Eliza Rickman and Maja Toudal, but that will cycle around.

Books: Non-fiction. Fan of Drew Pisnky, Douglass Addams, Terry Pratchett.

TV shows/Movies: House, Pi, Sun Ra, Donnie Darko.

Instrument: Guitar.

Do you like sports? Only 1. GTHC Pickleball. Go to zerothousand.net and look under geek out

Family: Mostly can't stand them except one uncle, an aunt and my neice.

Clothing: Slacks, T-shirt, long sleeve button down all year. In the winter I add thermals.

How did you find this website? Google.

Job: Self employed picker, mechanic, tech.

Plans for the future? Play our shows on the 16th and the 30th.

Any comments? I don't seem to have as many friends problems these days as many seem to. That's only because
I figured out most people need a fair amount of time to figure out that my odd or apparent lack of reaction is
not disinterest but distraction and invest the time whatever the outcome. It sucks ass but it's the best I've got for
now save a precious few who've been able to see right past it all. Here's to the twins. They opened up an emotional world
I didn't know existed. How I have NO idea

What is your first name?  David

Age:  14

Location: Falkirk, Scotland

Hobbies and Interests: electronics design, technology in general, Internet etc.

Why are you here? I'm in the process of diagnosis of (possible) Asperger's syndrome. Within school I was referred by multiple teachers to a speech and language therapist, who after a while realised that I had some of the traits of a person with AS, and referred me to a psychiatrist who I have had a few appointments with and he says while he is not ready to come to a final conclusion, it seems quite likely that I may have AS because of the difficulties I have in social communication, interaction and imagination (or something like that)

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): as I explained above, In the process of possible diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome just now. 

Favorite subjects: maths, technological studies

Year/Grade:  S3

Favorite music: I enjoy lots of music but my favourite artist is Lady Gaga

Books: don't read fiction. Most of the books I own are reference books...

TV shows/Movies: various teen dramas, Bones, Glee, various documentaries

Instrument: keyboard + glockenspiel, for music class.

Do you like sports?  Nope. 

Family: mum, dad + two sisters

Clothing: whatever's comfortable. 

How did you find this website? Google.

Job:  N/A

Plans for the future? I want to become an electronic engineer.

Any comments? No. 

Age: 15

Hobbies and Interests:
Pharmaceutical chemistry, UVERworld, and making video game ROM hacks.

Why are you here?
I believe I have Asperger syndrome.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
This year, with GAD and social anxiety disorder. Soon to be Asperger syndrome, I believe.

Favorite subjects:
English. I also like science, math I dislike but excel at.

Favorite music:
UVERworld!

Books:
Anna Karenina

TV shows/Movies:
I like a select number, but I am very interested in the ones:
South Park (seen every episode, listen to the DVD commentaries for each episode)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (I think it may have psychologically scared me)

I also like documentaries.

Instrument:
Guitar and keyboard, I started out and I am still make music using DAW programs on my PC.

Do you like sports?
Not really, I do enjoy biking though.

Family:
Eh, not very functional.

Clothing:
Whatever I have available.

How did you find this website?
Well a friend of mine believes I am autistic, and my counselor is starting to think so also. So, Google.

Job:
No job.

Plans for the future?
To either be a pharmaceutical chemist or in a band.

Any comments?
I really like this website.

What is your first name? Susan

Age: 42

Location: PA

Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, Reading, Walking, Art

Why are you here? I have two children on the Spectrum and wondered if I should have been diagnosed when I was a child, always had difficulty with making friends, attention deficit.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): self-diagnosis

Favorite subjects: lately I am really drawn to Science and Chemistry, computer

Year/Grade: Graduated 1986

Favorite music: Jazz

Books: Uncle Tungsten, Oliver Sacks, Origins, Annie Murphy Paul, The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge, M.D., Proust was a Neuroscientist, Johah Lehrer, AudioBooks, The Immortal Life of Henrietta

TV shows/Movies: Any cooking shows,

Instrument:

Do you like sports?

Family: My Husband, two children

Clothing: Not too flashy, wouldn't want to draw attention to myself

How did you find this website? Through a link from Autism Speaks

Job: Not working used to be a CNA, trying to find something not as stressful.

Plans for the future? Would like to go back to school.

Any comments? We can never be truly comfortable with ourselves unless we figure out what is hindering us from complete success. What we thought might be a weakness, may turn out to be our greatest strength. WIth two children on the Spectrum, just pondering about a misdiagnosis became an active search. I hope to find many here who I can friend and support.

What is your first name? Kyle

Age: 19

Location: Maryland

Hobbies and Interests: Gundam models, Biking, Baseball, Video Games, Studying...haha

Why are you here? Always been an outcast, though I don't think I have AS, but I think I can relate pretty well to a lot of people here.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects: Math, Literature, and History

Year/Grade: In my first year of college

Favorite music: Depends, but mostly anything other than hip hop, rap, goth, hardcore deathmetal, and country

Books: Not too big on books

TV shows/Movies: Terminator 2, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, South Park, and Cash Cab

Instrument: Guitar, though I can barely play it.

Do you like sports? I like watching sports, but I'm way too nonathletic to play.

Family: Mom, dad, and sister. Living with them tends to be an overly strenuous chore.

Clothing: Whatever's comfy.

How did you find this website? I don't really remember...I was probably doing a google search for something related to AS when this site popped up.

Job: Used to work at a daycare, which wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The kids were pretty easy to watch since they entertained themselves for the most part. I had one coworker who was kind of crazy though.

Plans for the future? Get through school and move the hell out. Travel and learn about all kinds of different cultures. Hopefully, learn how to deal with my many mental issues.

Any comments? Umm...not really.

I've already filled this out, but stuff has changed.

What is your first name? Marissa

Age: 20

Location: Southern Berkshires of Massachusetts (Formerly from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)

Hobbies and Interests: Photography, Reading, Exploring, Learning, Researching

Why are you here? To make new friends, share experiences, etc.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I was around 11 years old.

Favorite subjects: Geography, Earth Science, Art, Biology

Year/Grade: Grade 11 (I quit when I was 16, and I just started going back to school)

Favorite music: Tarja Turunen, Sarah Brightman, Korn, Evanescence

Books: Maximum Ride series by James Patterson, Twilight Saga, Ellen Hopkins,

TV shows/Movies: Lord of the Rings, Inception, Twilight saga, Star Wars

Instrument: None. I wish I could play the piano though.

Do you like sports? Hell no. I like to swim though.

Family: My Dad most likely has Asperger's but he denies it.

Clothing: My style is quite different. It's a mixture of punky and earthy.

How did you find this website? Google, probably.

Job: Unemployed

Plans for the future? College for Photography <3

Any comments? I'm a vegetarian.

What is your first name? I have two different names actually - my friends know me as Pip

Age: 19

Location: Cheshire, UK

Hobbies and Interests: Writing, cosplay, watching movies/anime, reading. Interested in gadgets and technology, cats, chocolate, and discussing deep spiritual subjects and science.

Why are you here? Mainly to gain some insight, get to know more people and generally have fun and make friends

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I'm an NT, self-diagnosed with GAD since last year.

Favorite subjects: ICT, Media Studies, English Language

Year/Grade: I'm an apprentice now, in business admin.

Favorite music: Metal, 80s, an array of soundtracks, Jpop.

Books: Fantasy and manga

TV shows/Movies: Whatever is on usually. Big fan of Back to The Future.

Instrument: Cant play anything.

Do you like sports? : - is Zumba a sport?

Family: 2 brothers, 1 sister, all younger.

Clothing: Can range from feminine floral things to baggy comfy stuff.

How did you find this website? I did a google search and found my way here

Job: Finance Officer and Assistant Project Manager for a charity for my apprenticeship.

Plans for the future? Get a proper job, move out, build up from there...earn more money for books and days out.

Any comments? None - thanks for reading this introductory questionaire thing ~

What is your first name? Sam

Age: 15

Location: Northern Oklahoma

Hobbies and Interests: Computers, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Psychology, Electronics, TV (watching and production), Video Games.

Why are you here? I have always related best to people with autism and aspergers, and I am beginning to believe that I have aspergers myself. I hope to find more about my differences and how to improve my understanding and coping skills.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Began to suspect this year.

Favorite subjects: Math and Science!

Year/Grade: High School freshman, 9th grade.

Favorite music: Wow...let's just say alternative rock and electronic music, this post is big enough.

Books: Just about anything I can get my hands on. I particularly enjoy scifi/fantasy.

TV shows/Movies: Star Trek, Doctor Who, X-Files...you get the idea.

Instrument: I enjoy playing around with keyboards.

Do you like sports? No.

Family: Mom, Dad, and little brother, all very outgoing.

Clothing: I like polo shirts, solid colors or conservative patterns with khakis. Not that I really care, but when I have that outfit as a choice I always pick it.

How did you find this website? I don't really remember; I visit "over 9000" websites daily and only return when I have a need to.

Job: Student, I might get a part-time job this summer.

Plans for the future? College, probably a physics or computer-related degree.

Any comments? Not really.

What is your name? JP

Age: 26

Location: Ecuador

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Writing, Wondering

Why are you here? I'm new to this, I haven't gotten the user's manual yet.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Aspergers—last monday; plenty of other goodness before then.

Favorite subjects: Well, let's see: Anthropology, Art, Biology, Chemistry (I recently found out I know none), English, French, German, History...ok, I'll stop. I love/write poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction (whatever that means). I studied, mostly hate and stubbornly hold on to loving hope for economics. I'm writing my thesis on it.

Year/Grade: 26 shadowy ones, as I said.

Favorite music: Classical and pretty much anything else.

Books: my latest favoritests are Unberto Eco's Il nome de la rosa, Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin and Kay Ryan's Uncle

TV shows/Movies: I actively try to stay away from TV, except for John Stewart and Colbert. Movies? Damn...I guess Dr. Strangelove, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Big Lebowski were all pretty great. I love Pulp Fiction and Monty Python's Holy Grail and Life of Brian, and so many others.

Instrument: (very poor) guitar, (little to no) keyboards, but I'm proudest of my tenor windpipe and vocal chords.

Do you like sports? Indeed...Yoga, which I don't know if counts as sport, is my strongest. I also play football and gym (do you play gym? I play mostly with myself, but every now and then with a dude with a cute blonde wife that keeps checking me out). I love watching tennis and any football match involving Barça.

Family: some brothers and parents.

Clothing: cotton

How did you find this website? wikipedia

Job: Unemployed

Plans for the future? 1. thesis 2. graduate 3. novel 4. grad school

Any comments? What, what?

What is your first name? Laura

Age: 40

Location: NJ

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Writing, Roleplaying, Crochet, Music

Why are you here? To try and make a social connection and read up on aspergers and autism.

When were you diagnosed? just this year!

Favorite music: Joe Jackson, The Elected, The Beatles, Johnny Cash

Books: Kurt Vonnegut is my favorite author. I've been reading a lot of mysteries lately, and I'm just starting to get into graphic novels.

TV shows/Movies: Monk, I Love Lucy, and various documentaries about science, nature and history

Family: Husband, Aus - and kitty cat, Katzen

Clothing: jeans and t-shirts

How did you find this website? internet search

Job: freelance writer

What is your first name?
Jaime
Age:
21
Location:
Australia
Hobbies and Interests:
game design, language
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
At some point in the past
Favorite subjects:
Latin and linguistics
Year/Grade:
I've sort of lost track. After a while, time gets blurry
Favorite music:
Pink Floyd
Books:
I love the Vertigo imprint.
TV shows/Movies:
The Prisoner; Yes, Minister
Instrument:
My favourite instrument is the violin, but I learned the piano
Do you like sports?
no
Job:
Full time student
Plans for the future?
Stick to academia until I die. Make games in my spare time.

What is your first name? Kirsty

Age:20

Location:Leeds, England

Hobbies and Interests:Playing toontown, watching documentaries about space, drawing( even tho i can't draw ), listening to music, reading

Why are you here?: Aspergers

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): About a month ago but knew from about age 7 or 8

Favorite subjects: Music, drama, english and science

Year/Grade: Hoping to go back to college (fingers crossed)

Favorite music: Anything from disney musicals and pop

Books: The Immortals and Harry potter

TV shows/Movies: Mostly anything on Disney Channel , Harry Potter and Tim Burton movies

Do you like sports? Nope

Family:Mum, 2 brothers older brother had aspergers younger brother has autism

How did you find this website? Random search on google

Plans for the future? Want to become an actress

Any comments? Hi everyone

What is your first name? Robert

Age: 47

Location: Camarillo CA USA (but born in Toronto ON Canada, and lived most of my life in Yellowknife NT Canada)

Hobbies and Interests: Music (especially playing!), hockey, news, trivia, politics

Why are you here? Community, ideas, etc.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not officially diagnosed (the psychologists et al. who studied me at age 6 didn't know about Asperger's back then). Unofficially a few years ago via the Autism Research Centre's online Adult Asperger Assessment ("passed" with flying colours).

Favorite subjects: Math, history.

Year/Grade: B.Sc. computer science, Victoria, 1985; MBA, British Columbia, 1991

Favorite music: All sorts, but especially jazz, baroque, Rush, and Kraftwerk

Books: Anything by George Orwell. SF generally, esp. Orson Scott Card, William Gibson, Robert Sawyer. Reference books, esp. about science or mathematics.

TV shows/Movies: Twilight Zone (the original, although the remakes were OK too), Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers, Hockey Night in Canada

Instrument: Mostly trombone, but also French horn, baritone/euphonium, tuba, trumpet, electric bass, recorder, piano/keyboards, and others.

Do you like sports? Yes. Love watching hockey, Canadian football, Australian football. Used to referee hockey.

Family: Oldest of 3 children, others NT. Father of 6, one boy then five girls. 3rd girl/4th child now 16, diagnosed at age 5 with high-functioning autism. Married for 19 years.

Clothing: For work, golf shirts and Dockers. At home, t-shirts and jeans or shorts. Suits only when absolutely necessary, including church.

How did you find this website? Heard about it a lot from various places, decided it was time to jump on board.

Job: Actuarial Analyst with a large health insurance firm.

Plans for the future? Finish the exams etc. needed to become an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and then a Fellow (FSA). May just stay here in California; nice weather you've got here.

Any comments? I'm sure I'll think of lots of stuff later.

What is your first name? David

Age: 42

Location: Nevada

Hobbies and Interests: Tech, Sci-fi, my family

Why are you here? to help autism, we just started a news website for autism advocacy and a non-profit and need support and guidance

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects: science, computers

Year/Grade: graduated college in 1992

Favorite music: Techno

Books: Scifi

TV shows/Movies: Stargate, Star Trek, Fringe

Instrument: Clarinet

Do you like sports? Sort of

Family: Wife, 3 autistic kids

Clothing: ? usually

How did you find this website? via twitter

Job: In sales for a software company, and just started an autism non-profit

Plans for the future? make the non-profit take off, maybe be in a movie like the next Temple Grandin

Any comments? we need support for our website and non-profit, ideas, articles, and donations.

What is your first name? Natalie but you can call me Thilie (please not Nat, duh!)

Age: 21

Location: Washington. I always just say Seattle.

Hobbies and Interests: I am an artist. I like most all forms of art. I love music, animals, games, anime and I also like sewing stuffed animals. I am also a poet who knows it.

Why are you here? My bf is an Aspie (at least I am sure) and I follow wrong planet on twitter so I decided to join. I like making friends..

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I have BPD (borderline) and it's NOT the same as bipolar >.< I also have other disorders. I'm not technically diagnosed because doctors here are stupid.

Favorite subjects: art, English, World History ?

Year/Grade: n/a

Favorite music: i like most all genres. Lady Gaga, T. Mills, AFI, La Roux, Crystal Castles, Breathe Carolina, Breathe Electric, Britney Spears, The Devil Wears Prada, Asking ALexandria, Escape The Fate, nevershoutnever, City and Colour, Enya, Celtic Women, Lights, Owl City, FFTL, Nickel Creek etc etc. just ask.

Books: Twilight saga, Harry Potter, and various classics, children's books

TV shows/Movies: I watch Disney channel mostly and Disney movies. I like comedies like Hot Rod, Zoolander, The Sasquatch Gang, The Gentlemen Broncos or like any Tim Burton movie lol. I like anime.. idk Ouran Host Club, FLCL, Excel Saga, some .Hack, Kyo No Go No Ni, There's No Way My Little sister Can Be This Cute(I think that's it) KissXSis etc.

Instrument: my pipes. I sing.

Do you like sports? no.. not really @_@

Family: mom&dad, two sisters, a brother, 2 nieces and a nephew and pets

Clothing: I'm a Victorian/Lolita influenced emo kid I have no idea call me a hipster whatever

How did you find this website? twitter

Job: I usually worked as a cashier who knew everything. I'm an "amateur" artist and poet.

Plans for the future? The Fame, family and happiness

Any comments?

I'm all over the internet so if you googled me under Natalie Christine, Thilie Christine, ErisonxxxLain, Erison Lain you'd probably see everything I ever commented on, joined or did who knows. Even my pics pop up. Most important though? I just love my boyfriend a lot, and I want to marry him. I don't want to be that 80% of failed Aspie marriages.

What is your first name? Taylor
Age: 18
Location: Texas
Hobbies & Interests: reading, writing, and drawing
Why are you here? I have ADD and AS
When were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 4 and with AS when I was 11
Favorite subjects: social sciences & english
Year/Grade: 12th grade
Favorite music: mostly pop and some country
Books: The Plague, Emma, & A Tale of Two Cities
Do you like sports? no
Family: my mom, my dad, and my 15 year old brother
Clothing: casual
How did you find this website? through autismspeaks
Job: student
Plans for the future? college