butterfingersbeck
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: 10 Jul 2011
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Posts: 33
Location: London, UK
19 Jul 2011, 6:46 pm
LEFT THAT FORUM PRETTY QUICK!As far as I can tell, this forum is pretty tolerant and even-handed regarding the "cure" question.
I personally regard AS as a very important (if double-edged) part of who I am and how I am. Part of me looks at other people and says "I wish I could behave/perceive/succeed like them", and another part says "I am fortunate to be able to see the world differently; to do things that others would never think of doing and to have had a unique roller-coaster of a life".
It gets more complicated regarding my children, both of whom have diagnosed ASDs. I identify very strongly with them, especially my elder son who is 12 and has just completed his first year at a mainstream secondary school. He knows he is "different" in the same way that I am, but we have never discussed his condition with him in any depth - we don't want him to use it as an excuse at school. He seems to be doing quite well academically - he is also very artistic and has started teaching himself to play keyboards. If a cure were available and he wanted it, we would probably consider it, but his sense of humour, view of the world and imagination are so inextricably bound by his condition that I have no idea what his "cured" self might be like.
My younger son is 9, with highly developed language skills (near-perfect spelling and an extraordinary vocabulary, plus an increasing knowledge of and interest in etymology) but with the social and motor skills of a 5-year-old. He is currently at a mainstream primary school, with individual help in the classroom, but in two years he will have to go elsewhere, and unlike his brother we can't see him ever being truly independent. He is sweet, cute, affectionate, imaginative and breathtakingly intelligent, but unfortunately this will count for little as a teenager. If a cure were available? I don't know - he seems so happy in himself at the moment, but we have to face the fact that in a few years he will be a "disabled youth", and unlikely to be able to cope in a mainstream secondary school, but equally he needs to be intellectually stimulated - with a mind like his he would probably excel as an academic. Contrast this with the prospect of an ordinary (and probably average) passage through education. Would he thank us for removing his disability or curse us for robbing him of his uniqueness?
19 Jul 2011, 6:56 pm
What is your first name?
Arisa.
Age
Sixteen.
Location:
Joisey.
Hobbies and Interests:
Wasting time on the Internet, reading, occasionally writing and drawing. I'm interested in linguistics and the study of the brain, but it's too early to really tell.
Why are you here?
I wanted to get in contact with fellow Aspies so that the world feels less lonely. 
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
A few months ago.
Favorite subjects:
French and history.
Year/Grade:
11th.
Favorite music:
Indie stuff and classic rock.
Books:
The Great Gatsby, Anna Karenina, Watchmen, Persepolis. I'm reading Chaos: Making a New Science now, and while I can't say I understand half of what's going on, I can't deny that it's got me hooked.
TV shows/Movies:
Firefly, Castle, The Daily Show, FLCL, Azumanga Daioh, Top Chef, Paranoia Agent, and Baccano!.
Instrument:
Violins are pretty boss. 
Do you like sports?
No. Nooooo.
Family:
An overworked mother, a laid-back father, an awesome older sister, and an adorable flabby cat.
Clothing:
buh
How did you find this website?
...Can't remember.
Job:
High school student.
Plans for the future?
I'd love to major in biology in college, then go on to study neuroscience in grad school. I'd fancy finding a partner and raising a child, too. ^_^
20 Jul 2011, 1:21 am
What is your first name?
Gret
Age
42
Location:
Southern CA
Hobbies and Interests:
Gardening, reading, baking,
Why are you here?
Living and learning with other aspies and ladies on the spectrum.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
.
Favorite subjects:
Psychology, biology,
Year/Grade:
Oh heck, for me, it doesn't matter at this point.
Favorite music:
Christian, rap, jazz, R&B. I enjoy music because it allows me to voice my soul, when my mind and body have no more words or cannot find the words. It gives a more defined emotional release when I am lost within pain.
Books:
Whatever I find to read. Also depends on my mood. I enjoy reading.
TV shows/Movies:
I'm usually somewhere on the internet reading, working a sudoku puzzle, or baking etc. . . Sometimes, television drains my energy.
Instrument:
Though I don't play one, I do like guitar (Santana and Earl Klugh) and different Pianists.
Do you like sports?
No. Nooooo.
Family:
Precious family. This is my gift from God. (Husband, 2 boys, and a dog.) These 2 and 4 legged creatures fill my days with joy frustration, and emotions, I didn't know existed. I can't live without them. That said, I've been considering selling them for 5cents a piece when they drive me crazy 
.
Clothing:
shorts, t-shirts, shoes, sandals, dresses, and whatever doesn't get mamed in the day to day activities of being the nutty mommy.
How did you find this website?
google search
Job:
Survival. I'm the only one working outside my home at this time. I'm scared nervous and stepping on other people's toes at work. Just trying to be sure, I can keep a roof over my family's head and not offend people at work. My job is to survive.
Plans for the future?
Raise my children to become respectful boys. Give my boys enough love and discipline to enjoy their lives and understand that it is okay to be different - "like momma".
MsMarginalized
Veteran
Joined: 18 Jul 2011
Age: 57
Gender: Female
Posts: 1,854
Location: Lost in the Delta Quadrant
20 Jul 2011, 10:57 am
butterfingersbeck
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: 10 Jul 2011
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Posts: 33
Location: London, UK
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24 Jul 2011, 12:06 am
What is your first name? Aaron
Age: 35
Location: Orrville,OH
Hobbies and Interests(Favorite):
Music(Guitar), Sports(Baseball/Boxing), Movies(many), Learning, Art, and all kinds of other things except math and book reading.
Why are you here?To learn more
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): February. Asperger's (I cannot lie 
)
Favorite subjects: English, theatre, psychology, geography, science
Year/Grade: Some College... Kent State University 95'-97'
Favorite music: Mainly Rock. But like elements of most, except opera.
Books: Don't enjoy them
TV shows/Movies: Depends on the mood. But pass on reality tv.
Instrument: Guitar, baritone in high school.
Do you like sports? Yes. Indoor and outdoor. Team sports and recreational sports.
Family: A daughter. Divorced parents. Three younger sisters. A grandmother. A stepmother. Two uncles. An aunt. And all the rest that come with them.
Clothing: Whatever is comfortable.
How did you find this website? World Wide Web 
Job: None Currently
Plans for the future? Support myself and my daughter
Any comments? well learned, but confused about what to do with it 
24 Jul 2011, 7:25 pm
24 Jul 2011, 8:47 pm
What is your first name? Ben
Age: 27 (will be 28 in October)
Location: Missouri
Hobbies and Interests: Internet, Texting, Sports, Music, Watching movies, Fishing.
Why are you here? I have aspergers and tourettes syndrome, also OCD, ADD, and anxiety.
When were you diagnosed? Aspergers 4 months ago, tourettes/OCD/ADD when I was 13, anxiety when I was 18.
Favorite subjects: Geography, and music
Year/Grade: No college
Favorite music: Anything but opera. I'm a musician, so I like mostly everything.
Books: Autobiographies, mostly ones about pro wrestlers or musicians.
TV shows/Movies: When it comes to TV, I mostly like pro wrestling, sports, and the news. Movies, I like everything just about. But not a big fan of mysteries.
Instrument: I play lots of them. Guitar (16 years), bass guitar (15 years), drums (18 years), trumpet (when I was in middle school) and french horn also. I can play SOME piano, harmonica, and banjo.
Do you like sports? LOVE THEM!
Family: Married, have a child from a past marriage though. He is almost 8 years old and I want to have him screened for aspergers also, but his mother says that if you have aspergers you are ret*d and obviously we all know she is stupid!
Clothing: Who needs clothes? Just kidding, I dress casual. Aeropostale gear, Nike, and sometimes I will rock retro shirts like Count Chocula cereal brand, or Dennis the Menace, and such!
How did you find this website? A friend of mine, his son has autism and he directed me to this website last night.
Job: Disabled, but I am looking for something part-time. My dream is to work in a veterinary clinic, but they don't seem to hire males.
Plans for the future? Ummm, I'm not really sure. I'm too spontaneous to say.
Any comments? I met a neighbor where I live, and she also has aspergers to my surprise. So, it's nice to have her to talk to, but I can't wait to meet some of you also!
27 Jul 2011, 9:37 pm
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28 Jul 2011, 12:59 pm
What is your first name? nenji
Age: 27
Location: Canberra, Australia
Hobbies and Interests: gaming, reading through wikipedia, drawing
Why are you here? possible aspie, because some of my idiosyncrasies finally made sense. Self-diagnosis says I might be. Otherwise I feel NT enough, so I'm really not sure. My main problem is under-developed social skills, but that could be caused by any number of things.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): self-diagnosed, just about a week ago
Favorite subjects: games, anime, macroeconomics, and most recently, autism spectrum disorders!
Year/Grade:
Favorite music: anything that has a nice tune. can't find the words to describe it.
Books: none in particular
TV shows/Movies: Big Bang Theory!
Instrument: none
Do you like sports? no. and very uncoordinated I might add
Family: mum, dad and cat. currently living by myself though.
Clothing: no particular preference (no dress sense either)
How did you find this website? well I was kinda researching about why I have to be so socially dysfunctional my whole life, and one thing lead to another 
Job: statistical analyst
Plans for the future? whatever God calls on me to do
Any comments?
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