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What is your first name?
elin

Age:
21

Location:
stockholm

Hobbies and Interests:
music

Why are you here?
nice to talk to other people with AS
and with the same musical taste


Favorite music:
i listen to a lot of shoegaze, madchester and electronic music

Instrument:
i absolutely love drums

Do you like sports?
not intersted at all

How did you find this website?
a link from a post at a swedish community for AS

Job:
i work with mentally ret*d people

What is your first name? I prefer to go by my initials, L.K.

Age: 18

Location: Texas, near Houston.

Hobbies and Interests: My hobbies include collecting and customizing Asian ball jointed dolls, online roleplaying, writing, playing violin, and hypothesizing (I think this is a hobby anyway). I also enjoy fish-keeping but do not have any pet fish at this time. My interests include medical science, psychology, anthropology, sociology (specifically the mechanisms of subcultures), string theory, and similar patterns in seemingly non-similar things (I do not think I worded this well but it goes along with my hypothesizing )

Why are you here? I have always had extreme difficulty socializing with and understanding other people and, it seems others can never understand me. I actually think my fascination with psychology and related sciences started as an attempt to understand and imitate other people (apparently this has worked only partially). I had previously suspected I have asperger’s. Recently I have been feeling increasingly overwhelmed and decided to look further into the possibility. The traits associated with asperger’s match up so well with mine over my lifetime I am convinced I would be diagnosed if I saw a professional. It would be nice to be understood but I am not certain whether being diagnosed would help or hurt. My main purpose being here is to better understand other people’s experiences with asperger’s and to decide whether or not to seek a professional opinion and whatever may come with that opinion.

When were you diagnosed?: The answer to the immediately previous question can answer this one as well.

Favorite subjects: Politics, almost any kind of science, Asian ball jointed dolls, human vs. animal behavior/traits, and pet fish keeping/health.

Year/Grade: I am in my first year of college.

Favorite music: Classical and rock. I enjoy music but have a difficult time actually keeping up with bands and names.

Books: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Picture of Dorian Gray, the Bible, and I also read various text books.

TV shows/Movies: My favourite TV shows include Nova, Nature, Mystery Diagnosis, Lost, Criminal Minds, Law & Order, and The Big Bang Theory. My favourite movies include Edward Scissorhands, The Lord of The Rings trilogy, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Forest Gump.

Instrument: I play the violin as a hobby.

Do you like sports? I abhor spectator sports and do not participate in sports activities.

Family: I don’t understand? I have one brother and two parents. XD

Clothing: Mine are usually black.

How did you find this website? I googled “Aperger’s Syndrome forum” and this website was one of the first hits. I must admit, I clicked on the link because I liked the name.

Job: I am currently a college student.

Plans for the future? My main plan is to become a research-physician in the field of neurology.

Any comments? I do not have anything further to say at this time.
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What is your first name? Vector

Age: 44

Location: San Jose, CA

Hobbies and Interests: Motion graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Theater

Why are you here? I am on the autism spectrum, in some ways typical Aspie but in some ways not

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Self-diagnosed April 2009

Favorite subjects: English

Year/Grade: Taught middle school for twenty years

Favorite music: Musicals

Books: John Irving, Michael Chabon, Fannie Flagg

TV shows/Movies: 30 Rock, Beautiful People, Project Runway, Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty, Ni Hao Kai Lan

Instrument: Singing

Do you like sports? Hate them so much

Family: Divorced, gay

Clothing: Casual

How did you find this website? External links from many places

Job: Tutoring/ motion graphics/ unemployed

Plans for the future? Death, eventually

What is your first name: Robert

Age: 25

Location: PA, USA

Hobbies and Interests: Martial Arts, Mythology, Psychology, Music, Singing

Why are you here: I don't really have a reason.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I forget, I was 18-20 years old at the time I believe.

Favorite subjects: Psychology and Biology

Year/Grade: GED and a semester of college

Favorite music: Various punk rock, death metal, thrash metal, and grindcore bands

Books: Dracula, Frankenstein (I don't read many books nowadays)

TV shows/Movies: I don't watch TV much anymore

Instrument: My voice

Do you like sports: Yes, martial arts and lifting weights/strength training

Family: Mother, father and two younger brothers

Clothing: Stylish

How did you find this website: I don't remember.

Job: Unemployed (Looking for a job)

Plans for the future: Finding a job, finding meaning in my life, finding happiness, arriving at my own personal truth.

Any comments: No.

Welcome to WP!

What is your first name? Joseph

Age: 22

Location: San Francisco

Hobbies and Interests: Video Games, movies, and juggling

Why are you here? I might have Aspies.

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

Favorite subjects: Math and Psychology

Year/Grade: Sophomore in College

Favorite music: Christian Rock

Books: The Chronicles of Narnia

TV shows/Movies: The Simpsons

Instrument: None

Do you like sports? I like baseball.

Family: Mom, Dad, and older brother.

Clothing: Jeans, t-shirt, and sweatshirt

How did you find this website? From other aspies.

Job: Retail job.

Plans for the future? I want to be an Electrical Engineer.

Any comments? I like this site.

Welcome to WP, fellow Simpsons fan!

What is your first name? Leslie

Age: 23

Location: York, PA

Hobbies and Interests: video games, sports, and music

Why are you here? AS

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): self-diagnosed...want to get diagnosed eventually

Favorite subjects: biology, chemistry, and math

Year/Grade: graduated from Penn State in 2008 with a degree in accounting

Favorite music: Demi Lovato (I'm obsessed...I wish I wasn't), trance, techno, rock, metal

Books: I love self-help books.

TV shows/Movies: Arrested Development, Family Guy, trivia game shows...not really a movie person

Instrument: clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and steel drums

Do you like sports? I love Penn State and Steelers football and Penguins hockey. I play tennis, volleyball, soccer, and frisbee.

Family: mom, dad, older brother, and cat

Clothing: If it were up to me I'd wear my pajamas all the time.

How did you find this website? I found it while researching AS.

Job: I worked as an auditor in an accounting firm for nine months until I got laid off due to "downsizing" in April. I'm still not over it.

Plans for the future? find a job and maintain my independence

Any comments? none

Welcome to WP!

What is your first name? Angela

Age: 35

Location: MI

Hobbies and Interests: Dogs, the kids, gardening

Why are you here? More to confirm what i believe i have, AS. And to learn more about what my son has.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): not officially dx'd. Whenever i get myself to a dr, i am going to mention social anxiety cause it interferes with my daily living. Might as well bring it all out and they may believe me more seeing that my son has already been dx'd.

Favorite subjects: art, music and biology

Year/Grade: c/o '93

Favorite music: depends on my mood, but seriously dislike country!

Books: VC Andrews, anything on ASD and mostly children's books! (i have a collection, for the kids, of course, i swear!)

TV shows/Movies: Survivor, LOST, old 80's shows like fresh Prince, iCarly. Love watching it with my kids. For once, my almost 11 year old will watch a show his peers are watching, and i find it rather amusing! We love to laugh!

Instrument: I have played the concert and marching french horn in marching and concert bands and the trombone in jazz band in school.

Do you like sports? I like watching hockey games. I like shooting baskets, riding bikes, rollerblading. Probably it.

Family: Mom (possibly ADD or something) and stepdad. A sister who has her own issues and in denial about everything, a brother who has ADD, I have a bf of 13 years who i suspect has ADD, our son who has AS and ADD and a daughter with a speech delay.

Clothing: usually pants and t-shirt. Love my winter beanie. I feel safe with it on and sorta recluse when out in public. Not into fashion, really.

How did you find this website? I forget.

Job: Nope, scared to get one, but i need to try and get over it and just get one!

Plans for the future? Getting a job lol! Finding one that interests me, not dealing with the public and even possibly working from home would be awesome!

Any comments? I don't think...

Welcome to WP!

What is your first name? Sarah

Age: 15

Location: California

Hobbies and Interests: Surfing the net, Reading, and Writing.

Why are you here? Because I have aspergers

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): When I was about 5

Favorite subjects: Math and English

Year/Grade: I'm in the tenth grade

Favorite music: Pop, rock, and pop-rock

Books: Please Stop Laughing at me, Absolutely Normal Chaos, and Just Listen.

TV shows/Movies:Kyou Kara Maou, Code Lyoko, and Spirited Away.

Instrument:None

Do you like sports? Not really...

Family: I have a mom, a dad, and an older brother.

Clothing: Anything cute and comfortable.

How did you find this website? I heard about it from the Aspies fro Freedom forum.

Job: Too young to work.

Plans for the future? I want to be a special ed teacher.

Any comments? No, I'm fine.

Welcome to WP!

What is your first name? [redacted]

Age: 20

Location: [redacted], UK

Hobbies and Interests: Art (Drawing mainly), Music, Herbal Medicine, Films, Writing

Why are you here? To meet similar people with aspergers

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Finally got a diagnoses in August this year

Favorite subjects: Art and Music

Year/Grade: hoping to go to uni next yearas a mature student

Favorite music: So many different genres! Like alot of experimental alternative stuff

Books: Not very good at finishing books

TV shows/Movies: i like terry gilliam films, kubrik etc and many more. dont watch much tv but i like intersting documentaries, music things, silly comedy

Instrument:Guitar, want to learn other instruments too though

Do you like sports? I like exercise although havent done any the last month or so!

Family: I have one older sister, whose the total oppostie to me. Very loud etc. My parents are divorced. I get on with my mum but have a distant relationship with my dad even thought he lives near me. Think hes got undiagnosed aspergers though so wud explain things maybe!

Clothing: Jeans, t-shirts, boots, wear more girly stuff sometimes altho i often feel unconfident wearing it in public

How did you find this website? searching through google

Job: unemployed

Plans for the future? unsure but know i want to do something creative

Any comments? ello

Welcome to WP!

This is an updated entry:

What is your first name? Tim

Age: 29

Location: San Marcos, Texas (near Austin and San Antonio)

Hobbies and Interests: Animated sitcoms, art, architecture, film, home design, stand-up comedy, traveling, dining, culinary arts, geography, urban planning, geology, foreign languages and cultures, and video games (bought a Wii recently).

Why are you here? For fellowship with other spectrumites

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 1996, at age 16.

Favorite subjects: Geography, geology

Year/Grade: Senior in college, graduating in December 2009.

Favorite music: Indie, jazzy-acousticky stuff, smooth jazz, pop, new age, and Latin jazz.

Books: Mostly non-fiction.

TV shows/Movies: TV: Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Scrubs, American Dad, King of the Hill, Daily Show, Futurama, Colbert Report, Important Things with Demitri Martin, Squidbillies, Oblongs, Home Movies, Robot Chicken, Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Chowder.

Movies: Indie and foreign films, as well as slapstick comedy movies (anything by Mel Brooks or the Zucker Bros.), and the Broken Lizard movies (Beerfest, Super Troopers, Club Dread), Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, Funny People, the Vacation movies, Road Trip, American Pie, and Animal House.

Instrument: N/A.

Do you like sports? When my home teams are kickin' a**! (Houston Astros, Houston Texans, San Antonio Spurs)

Family: With the exception of a cousin who lives in Colorado, virtually all of my family is in Houston. I am also currently in a friend-with-benefits situation.

Clothing: T-shirts, shorts, polos, khakis.

How did you find this website? Another forum.

Job: Full-time college student (for 3 more months), then will likely work as a GIS analyst or urban planner.

Plans for the future? Work as a GIS analyst or urban planner, get married, start a family.