Questions about you
What is your first name? Ashley
Age: 23
Location: Illinois
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, writing, music, zombies, videogames, collecting various fandom related items
Why are you here? Various personality disorders
When were you diagnosed?: Third grade
Favorite subjects: Science, English
Year/Grade: N/A
Favorite music: Breaking Benjamin
Books: Warriors by Erin Hunter, The Walking Dead comic
TV shows/Movies: The Walking Dead, Supernatural, Grimm, Fringe
Instrument: N/A
Do you like sports? No
Family: Parents, brother
Clothing: Black
How did you find this website? A google search
Job: N/A
Plans for the future? Conquer anxiety
Any comments? None
What is your first name? Patrick
Age: 53
Location: Southwest US
Hobbies and Interests:
Hiking, Travel, geography, history, pers. finance, science, reading, aviation, space
Why are you here?
To connect with others who are like me (most of my life, I didn't think there were any).
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2008
Favorite subjects:
Year/Grade:
BS in Computer Science, 1985
Favorite music:
All over the place- classic rock, blues, new age, some classical, lately
listening to a lot of classic/outlaw country.
Books:
Lot of historical stuff, science fiction
TV shows/Movies:
TV- Star Trek, MST3K, Simpsons, Futurama, Seinfeld, Breaking Bad,
Hell on Wheels, Rick and Morty, Fringe, Limitless, Bob's Burgers
Movies- Lord of the Rings, Christopher Nolan films, Pixar, classic movies, MCU
Instrument: none
Do you like sports?
can't get into it much
Family:
Parents deceased, one brother and one sister
Clothing:
pretty casual, collect tshirts from places i've been
How did you find this website?
Been registered for years; never posted
Job: Retired, formerly software engineer
Plans for the future?
Travel while i'm still up for it
Any comments?
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What is your first name? My nickname is Jessie, or Lulu - either one!
Age: 16.
Location: North America, but a purebred South African.
Hobbies and Interests: Right now, my biggest interests are The Little Prince and my dad's old music library.
Why are you here? To maybe find friends? Companions? Maybe just to 'put myself out there,' I suppose.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 11 years of age
Favorite subjects: Biology? Genetics? English? I don't know, yet.
Year/Grade: 10!
Favorite music: Right now I'm really interested in Enya and Depeche Mode, as well as a few modern downtempo/chill-hop artists. My last music interest was Electro-Swing and such...
Books: (Currently) The Little Prince and To Kill A Mockingbird!
TV shows/Movies: Mr. Robot!
Instrument: N/A
Do you like sports? I sometimes enjoy running? But only when I feel like it, haha.
Family: A younger brother, a husky-pup, and my parents. <3
Clothing: Comfy fluffy things that don't make me 'Itchy'? I dunno. I ripped my Ma's 25 year old jacket the other day from wearing it so often. I mainly wear blue. It's not often you find any black on me - it's a slight trigger. I wear the same brown hiking boots everyday, the same hair clip, the same jacket, etc. Lol.
How did you find this website? I was browsing on my phone and decided to join. At almost 11 PM. I'm not sure if I'm actually lucid in this endeavour.
Job: N/A
Plans for the future? Ahhhh. Maybe going to a small college, then becoming a biologist or artist or author - or all three - and living in the Central Coast of California with a companion of some sort? YES. I also plan to never grow up and essentially become my own Little Prince.
Any comments? Stay strong, friends. You've all got that piece of stardust in you, you just need to know how to use it.
What is your first name? Joshua
Age:38
Location:Midwest USA
Hobbies and Interests:Anything gear, spring, or driven by magnetism.
Why are you here?
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):2015
Favorite subjects:Geometry, physics, religious history
Year/Grade:graduated a long time ago....
Favorite music:Anything with a guitar while awake. Classical piano while sleeping
Books:I don't sit still long enough to read
TV shows/Movies:No specific shows, but I flip back and forth between the Discovery Channel and Velocity.
Instrument:Guitar, but I can't play because of my hands.
Do you like sports?no
Family:15 y/o son also an aspie
Clothing:Almost always jeans, a dress shirt and a black ski hat
How did you find this website?Therapist suggestion
Job:was a sheet metal fabricator. Recently disable because of Systemic Sclerosis complications
Plans for the future?Survive long enough to find answers to my questions
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...and we dance to the radio station that plays in our teeth...
What is your first name? Mat
Age: 31
Location: Western Canada
Hobbies and Interests: Mountain Biking, Skiing, Fencing (sca rapier, specifically!), metal working, prop building
Why are you here? Long story!
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Grade 10
Favorite subjects: --
Year/Grade: Graduated High school in 2002, one year of fine arts and I've got my interprovincial red seal in welding.
Favorite music: Pretty well listen to anything; I like a lot of hard rock and metal, some EDM; depends really.
Books: I honestly don't read a lot
TV shows/Movies:
Instrument: --
Do you like sports? I don't follow them, but I don't mind watching the occasional hockey game live
Family: Younger brother; I'm an uncle to an energetic 3 year old!
Clothing: No preference
How did you find this website? Web search
Job: I worked as a welder for 10 years and am presently training in a new profession and taking a millwrighting course (done in march!) I seem to have a knack for using the lathe and milling machines, so I'm honestly contemplating taking a machinist course. We'll see though!
Plans for the future? See above!
Any comments? Don't let the things people say get you down; it's not worth it. Stay positive, surround yourself with positive people and don't be afraid to get out and about!
What is your first name?: Kellan.
Age: 22.
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom.
Hobbies and Interests: Music, collecting records (I never play them though,
Why are you here?: I have nowhere else to go.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 10th April 2015.
Favorite subjects: Music, Sociology, Psychology, Religion (Atheist, religion is still interesting), Substance misuse, etcetera.
Year/Grade: University 2nd year.
Favorite music: Joy Division, The Doors, many more.
Books: I can't read too well.
TV shows/Movies: Too many too list, but I don't really watch television.
Instrument: None.
Do you like sports? No.
Family: It's complicated.
Clothing: Skinny jeans is a must.
How did you find this website? Researching Asperger syndrome on Wikipedia :').
Job: Student - I find work extremely hard, since most roles require me to be emerged in some kind of a social situation.
Plans for the future? None really.
Any comments? Nah, not really.
What is your first name? Ron
Age: 58
Location: Washington state
What are your hobbies? Building computer & modifying amplifiers for stereo reproduction.
Why are you here? I have PDD/NOS
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not diagnosed yet but quite sure of it. Discussed with my counselor & he seems to agree.
Favorite subjects: Anything that helps me learn how things work
Year/Grade: 12
Favorite music: Jazz/rock/classical in that order.
Books: don't read much outside of internet
TV shows/Movies: nature & science fiction
Instrument: none
Do you like sports? If so, which ones? None, poor coordination.
Family: Foster home that was abusive. Close friends that I've had for 40 years are my substitute family.
Clothing:
Job: Truck driver
What are you planning to do when you get older? Work with audio.
What is your first name? Joe.
Age: 41
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Hobbies and Interests: Electronics and other nerdy stuff like that mainly, but I am interested in MANY things.
Why are you here? I don't really know yet... I shall find out... Maybe make some new friends who think like me?
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I haven't been diagnosed yet, but I believe I have Asperger's.
Favorite subjects: In school? Probably Science and Math... And definitely the vocational classes, drafting, electrical, etc.
Year/Grade: I graduated HS in May 1992.
Favorite music: Everything really, but one of my favorite types is anything in the EDM/Techno/Dance genre.
Books: I don't really read books all that much... I usually just wait for the movie to come out, lol!... But, since I am an electronics nerd, I enjoy books about anything related to that, especially speaker building, audio equipment repair, etc.
TV shows/Movies: Again, almost everything, but I generally like the Sci-Fi, Action, and Comedy stuff best.
Instrument: My Mind!
Do you like sports? No, never have. Probably never will... I am not coordinated enough to play any, so I don't get any enjoyment out of seeing anyone else do it either.
Family: Yes; Grandma, Mom, Dad, Sisters, Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nieces, etc, but not any kids or GF of my own.
Clothing: Optional. LOL! JK!... I am a "comfort, casual" type guy, (jeans and T-shirt); nothing fancy or expensive.
How did you find this website? Friend referral.
Job: Self Employed. I mostly deal in the "Custom Home Theater Installation" realm.
Plans for the future? IDK, they have changed over the years more than once because quite a few things I've wanted or hoped to be able to experience never have happened yet... Like a relationship, good job, etc.
Any comments? I am a very friendly, open-minded, and totally good hearted guy who is usually misunderstood by just about everyone... But I still love meeting and talking with new people whenever I get a chance to!
lol after reading sticky cautioning too much rl info....
What is your first name?
Age: ka Ginger
Location: Southwest USA
Hobbies and Interests: Too Varied to list
Why are you here? My youngest son is nonverbal autistic-I'm at loss because disconnect
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): In 1967 Asperger's
Favorite subjects: gentics. food. children.
Year/Grade: Long past that. 2 years Engineering in 80s
Favorite music: varied. I am a DJ
Books: Too many to list
TV shows/Movies: Battlestar Galactica old and new, Grimm, Eureka, many anime series. Star Wars, LOTR and more. I like horror in general
Instrument: Piano, Violin, viola, Trumpet, Drums, Guitar, Guiterra, harp, accordian, ocarina.
Do you like sports? Not as much anymore
Family: Yep. Mum to 3
Clothing: Um not sure even how to answer. I just wear what pleases me in flattering or cheerful colors
How did you find this website? It keeps coming up when I google questions pertaining to my son. I thought I joined but guess not. So here I am
Job: retired
Plans for the future? Getting married and doing a life reboot
Any comments? 50 yr old diagnosed Aspie with a non verbal Autistic diagnosed youngest child at home (hes 10). Looking for ways to draw my son out better to place him in a position for self care when required.
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Name: Houston
Age: 16
Location: Arkansas
Hobbies/interests: Learning,History,Quizbowl
Reason i am here: Diagnosed with ADHD and Aspergers
When was i diagnosed: Age five Halfway into kindergarten.
Favorite Subject: History, Anthropology
Family: Mother, Father, two younger brothers, and one younger sister all NT.
Year/Grade: 11th
Books: Treasure island-Robert Louis Stephenson, Call of the wild-Jack London
TV:The walking dead,Lost,War and Peace
Instrument: Baritone
Sports: Baseball(current), Soccer(ninth grade)
How i found this website: was doing research on my diagnosis.
Clothes: you can count on me wearing a White undershirt with a pullover and a hoodie on almost year round. usually very bright green somewhere on my person.
Plan for the Future: Attend college to be a Cultural Anthropologist, or a Archaeologist.
Comments: Its nice to have found a place were i wont be judged simply because im different.
What is your first name? Gareth
Age: 43
Location: North Wales
Hobbies and Interests: Birdwatching, Karate, Warhammer 40K
Why are you here? I'm newly diagnosed with Asperger's and I'm nervous about it and I need more information.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): December 2015
Favorite subjects: Welsh History, Paganism.
Year/Grade: 2nd year of my degree.
Favorite music: Iron Maiden, AC/DC
Books: Warhammer 40K codex, Bird ID books, History Books, Combat Aircraft Magazines, Harry Potter.
TV shows/Movies: Tattoo Fixers, Star Wars, Outlander.
Instrument: Guitar.
Do you like sports? I watch local football.
Family: My Wife, My Mam, My Wife's Family.
Clothing: Military, Country Gent.
How did you find this website? My Wife found it.
Job: I work for a mental health charity.
Plans for the future? Finishing my degree and being happy.
Any comments? I have been diagnosed relatively late in life and I feel a little isolated.
Age: 43
Location: North Wales
Hobbies and Interests: Birdwatching, Karate, Warhammer 40K
Why are you here? I'm newly diagnosed with Asperger's and I'm nervous about it and I need more information.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): December 2015
Favorite subjects: Welsh History, Paganism.
Year/Grade: 2nd year of my degree.
Favorite music: Iron Maiden, AC/DC
Books: Warhammer 40K codex, Bird ID books, History Books, Combat Aircraft Magazines, Harry Potter.
TV shows/Movies: Tattoo Fixers, Star Wars, Outlander.
Instrument: Guitar.
Do you like sports? I watch local football.
Family: My Wife, My Mam, My Wife's Family.
Clothing: Military, Country Gent.
How did you find this website? My Wife found it.
Job: I work for a mental health charity.
Plans for the future? Finishing my degree and being happy.
Any comments? I have been diagnosed relatively late in life and I feel a little isolated.
Welcome, Gareth of Wales!!
Up the IRONS!! !!
What is your first name?: Peter (but I prefer Pete)
Age: 19
Location: Ontario, Canada (I'm a bit cautious about giving out my hometown at this point, but I might later)
Hobbies: Reading and writing, hiking, keeping exotic pets, casual gaming
Interests: Nature, science, technology, history,
Why are you here?: Mostly because I want to connect with other people on the spectrum.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2002 (6 years old)
Favorite subjects: Natural sciences and history
Year/Grade: 1st year of college
Favorite music: Variety of rock music, country, some electronic
Books: Really depends on what I'm reading at the time. At the moment that's ASOIF.
TV shows/Movies: Marvel cinematic universe, Star Wars, Avatar, Jurassic Park
Instrument: N/A
Do you like sports?: I don't play any organized sports but I do like soccer (football for non-North Americans).
Family: I live with both parents and I'm an only child. I have a very large family so it would be a huge waste of space to write them all down here.
Clothing: Generally not fussy. I tend to wear blue jeans and polo shirts or cheap T-shirts (usually with humourous messages on them).
How did you find this website?: Through friends who are also on the spectrum.
Job: Currently in school, but I've worked at a packaging company which provides work for people with severe mental difficulties, where I made and cooked the meals for the workers, helped them pay for their meals, etc.
Plans for the future?: I want to take environmental science or environmental studies at York University. Then...I really don't know. I'm thinking about joining WWF Canada or making a climate change documentary.
Any comments?
What is your first name? Cory and Conner (Birth and Chosen respectfully)
Age: 25
Location: Ohio, USA
Hobbies and Interests: Changes because of my condition obviously. But ones that are more common are Vehicles (even though I'm terrified of driving one), Aircraft, Football (Association/Soccer), Dinosaurs, Trains, Foreign cultures/people, and probably more I'm forgetting. For hobbies would be stemming behaviors and
watching tv/youtube
Why are you here? To make friends and learn to help my own real life working with autistic people and families.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2 (Mental Retardation), 6 (Autism), 12/13 (Asperger's), need to be re-diagnosed and I think now it will be more accurate as PDD-NoS instead of Asperger's
Favorite subjects: Like In school? well when I was in school Sciences and Geography, a lesser interest in Writing
Year/Grade: Graduated, Trade School (2 years in computer technologies), Some College (had to leave due to "sensitivity reasons/abuse")
Favorite music: Changes (again due to my condition) but like everything besides Country and Rap
Books: Don't read much, usually create my own stories lol
TV shows/Movies: A lot of stuff so its to many to say in one post hehe'
Instrument: I can sing, sort of, thats it.
Do you like sports?: Yah watching, not so much playing. I do mess around with family playing football (soccer) apparently I'm a natural, who knew lol
Family: Fiance (man), 9 siblings (yep a diverse/adoptive family)
Clothing: Anything loose fitting (sensitive to textures), Wear pajamas all day unless I'm going somewhere. But on occasion as long as I can de-dress at home right afterword I love dressing up and looking nice
How did you find this website?: Internet, and word of mouth via an autistic (moderately so) friend
Job: Unemployed, Doing charity/non-profit work with local families and people.
Plans for the future?: Growing my charity/non-profit to help as many people as I can possibly do, getting married to the man of my life, maybe even adopting some kids out of a bad situation down the line.
Any comments?: It seems overtime as I got older my condition has gotten worse in some aspects, mostly with sensitivity with light and sound. I have had more and more meltdowns in my adult life then I ever had growing up. I really need to find a way to help them. Also my picky eating habits (more so with food texture then taste) has caused me to gain weight sense my metabolism has been going down as I get older. I try to exercise but its difficult for me (because of heart issues).
What is your first name? Kevin
Age:22
Location:Arizona
Hobbies and Interests: Video Games, Books, GeoCaching, sleeping, Planetary Defense, advanced turret controls, computers, robotics, swords, auras,
Why are you here? boredom, hoping to find an aspie friend my age and my level of autism (LMAO AS IF)
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): complicated, terrible with timelines, I may be 22 But I can't remember a lot of my life, and what I can makes me question it.
Favorite subjects:Robotics, sci-fi, technological advances, AI
Year/Grade: High School Diploma
Favorite music:HAHAHHAHAHAHHA
Books:............a LOT
TV shows/Movies:......seriously?
Instrument:No I do not play one, good question though!
Do you like sports? NO, not against them per say, just not a fan
Family:2 dads 2 moms, 6 sisters 3 brothers. live with 1 dad 1 mom and 2 sisters
Clothing:anything comfortable, mostly none when alone in my room.
How did you find this website?google
Job:(future) Engineer
Plans for the future? more sleep!
Any comments?
I have a tendency to appear insane until I am more known
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Smile less, Your fangs are showing...
What is your first name? Leah (just kidding. It's actually Rachael, but you can call me Leah if you want)
Age: 16
Location: Near Stoke-on-Trent, England. A small city halfway between Manchester and Birmingham.
Hobbies and Interests: Anime, Touhou, Kantai Collection, music, computers, foreign languages, Undertale, and YouTube Poop
Why are you here? To talk to other autistic people and learn about their experiences.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I was only about 3 or 4 when I was diagnosed with autism.
Favourite Subjects: Music Technology and Computer Science
Year/Grade: Year 12
Favourite Music: A strange mix of alternative rock, post-rock, indie, Britpop, progressive rock, shoegaze, dream pop, folk rock, ambient, experimental, noise rock etc.
Books: I only really read manga because I'm a weeb like that. Assassination Classroom is a current favourite. I want to read Death Note as well.
TV shows/Movies: Anime. I love Clannad, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Steins;Gate and Studio Ghibli. I also like Pixar films and old British children's TV shows.
Instrument: I can't play any instruments, but I like to make music on the computer
Do you like sports? Nah.
Family: My mum, my dad, and my 18-year-old older brother. I love them very much.
Clothing: I put comfort before fashion. I mainly wear T-shirts, jeans, and Skechers pumps around the house. I love jumpers. I don't like anything dressy or strictly feminine.
How did you find this website? I can't actually remember.
Job: Unemployed, but I occasionally do work experience at my local library.
Plans for the future? To become more independent!
Any comments? I actually used to be here under the username 54together, but I got tired of that name and I decided to make a fresh start. Same signature though!
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I'm sailing across Spectrum Sea, in my little boat.
The waters of the port were choppy. After I set off, there was a long, massive storm.
Years later, however, the sea calmed. I'm still on tranquil sea, but I'll never reach the Neurotypical Beach.