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hey there so I joined this site because a friend of mine who has Aspies says I have some traits. He told me to take an online test and I scored 37. (32 or higher is a positive result) I know the best way to get a proper diagnosis is to go to a doctor but it would be neat to hear what you guys have to say/think.

Things about me:
introverted and not good with social cues, I do not know when or if I should talk in conversations, I have a hard time flowing in talking. (only expectation is with my parents)
good at visualizing shapes and patterns
highly creative
does not like change and needs structure
sensitive with environments. I get physical headaches in a lot of places because of noise and over stimuli
when I do talk its often formal and upfront. I am direct with how I speak and think.
studious and someone who collects a lot of random facts
i talk to myself sometimes

Hi,
You sound like me, somewhat. I don't have formal diagnosis but I should probably get one because not having one makes people just think you're annoying. My parents just assume I know how to fix it and never help me but complain if I keep going on and on. My father thought it was cute when i told him everything that happened at school when he asked, "What did you do in school today?" as a kid.

Anyway, I'm new here too - So I guess I'm supposed to say "Welcome".

Hey ixwolvesix welcome.

Welcome to wrongplanet!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Hi. I'm new to here too. Just joined today.

I'm currently undiagnosed as well. I took a few online tests for HFA/AS too but an evaluation from a neurologist is definitely something I'm seeking because the online tests are generalized tests, they're not deep analysis and all they tell me is I may have/probably have AS but that's it.

For me, I feel a deeper look into things is very important to better understand my individual struggles. And from what I've come to learn through reading and responses of those diagnosed with AS, AS, and other forms of autism, is on a spectrum, so it varies from person to person, so it's not good to just base off of one person you know who is AS or online test or just a list of traits/symptoms online.

I can relate to the inability to know when it's okay to talk. I get overly excited when someone mentions something I can actually talk about or make a connection to talk about and tend to over talk or interrupt someone by accident. I ramble when I do talk and my family gets frustrated that I don't make things short when I bring up something. If there is a sudden change of plans or lack of some kind of structure, I often break down or I have no idea what to do, it's like I go into a full on panic or get really upset and it's hard not to make an embarrassment of myself when that happens.

I'm not sure how direct I am but I'll definitely say whatever is going on in my head if given the opportunity. I am an artist so creative is a given. I notice that whenever someone gives me instructions or tries to tell me something I definitely have a delay and have to either repeat back what they said to me to make sure I understand or have them explain it again. I get the "that's what I just said" response a lot.