01 Nov 2011, 7:11 pm
What is your first name? Sheryl
Age: 51
Location: Indiana
Hobbies and Interests: I don't know if I have any hobbies, unless you count reading. I spend most of my free time (and a lot more time that I shouldn't be spending) researching my latest obsession, which varies. Some of the obsessions that I have cycled back into lately are Walt Disney and Disney World, sex abuse, fandom (media or science fiction -- never been a terribly active fan but I like to read about fandom), religion, Bible History, and Aspergers.
Why are you here? See above on obsessions. 
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I've known I had some strong Asperger traits since researching on my second son's issues ten or more years ago. I have not been officially diagnosed although I'm planning on talking to someone soon. Eldest daughter shares a lot of my issues and I'm thinking I'll end up sending her in soon and we'll both be happier if I do it first and see what kind of family fall out it gets. Also, I want to vet the psychiatrist. Neither one of us wants to be "normal," we're just interested in collecting coping skills, so I want to make sure the guy isn't all about Conformity.
Favorite subjects: varied according to year, but math (NOT arithmetic, which I hated), physics, English, poly sci
Year/Grade: some college
Favorite music: Not good at favorites. I listen to CCM, classical, ethnic, hard rock, a few heavy metal bands, and a lot of Disney.
Books: Mostly non-fiction but I'm trying to get back into fiction again. Patricia A. McKillip's written some stuff I absolutely adore. Recently re-read To Kill a Mockingbird and was in awe.
TV shows/Movies: Current: Myth Busters. Castle. How the States Got Their Shapes.
Classic: Adderly. The A-Team. Star Trek (TV show and classic Trek movies) Star Wars. Lord of the Rings.
Instrument: I can pick out a tune on the piano or a guitar.
Do you like sports? No, unless you count watching dressage or jumping. And I don't mind watching ice skating, gymnastics, or diving with my mom, but never watch them on my own.
Family: Close to hubby and five kids (18 yo to 11 yo); not so close to the rest but we all try to get along.
Clothing: Must be natural fabrics or I won't wear it because it isn't comfortable (used to buy stuff all the time I'd never wear before a friend pointed out the natural fabrics thing), have been into loose soft cotton knit shirts, pants and shorts lately. I like color and adore paisleys but mostly just get whatever fits, is comfortable, and is sold somewhere I'm going anyhow, which usually means solids. I wear my underwear inside out (to avoid the seams), my shirts low cut (because I can't stand anything close to my throat) and my shoes tied very tight (I dunno why -- used to prefer fairly tight shirts and jeans as well but have shifted away from that, and I did that because I didn't like the feel of cloth brushing my skin so doesn't explain the shoes thing anyhow).
How did you find this website? Googling
Job: Home maker and homeschooler, however I worked as an office temp for a decade or so. Which meant I could quit without losing my job, take tons of mini vacations, and never had to go to office parties, but paid dismally and meant I had to listen to my family and friends complain about me being underemployed.
Plans for the future? I have great hopes of getting back into writing, which is where the whole inertia thing is killing me. I got out of the habit of writing because you cannot let the whole world slide when you have little ones, and even if I could get past the inertia thing, I don't know how to write without it taking over everything for days or weeks at a time, which is not a great plan if you need to be hauling kids to classes and eating regularly and all that.
01 Nov 2011, 11:43 pm
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05 Nov 2011, 10:33 am
What is your first name? Georgiane (Georgy)
Age: 18
Location: Eastern Scotland
Hobbies and Interests: Neuroscience, molecular medicine, biochemistry, The X-Files, meta-analysis of The X-Files, the Hannibal series, fanfiction, expounding on the legitimacy of fandom as a subculture to anyone who will listen, yelling about The X-Files
Why are you here? Want to hear about other people's experiences with ASD and discuss common interests?
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): In the process of a formal evaluation right now. Unofficially diagnosed by student services this month. Unofficially diagnosed by...everyone since childhood.
Favorite subjects: SCIENCE
Year/Grade: First year uni
Favorite music: Julie Fowlis, Florence + the Machine, Kate Rusby, The Pogues, Marina and the Diamonds
Books: The House of Mirth, Bleak House, Silence of the Lambs, Moby-Dick, anything Stephen Jay Gould has written
TV shows/Movies: The X-Files and anything pertaining to The X-Files
Instrument: Classical guitar
Do you like sports? Not particularly, though I do run.
Family: Mum, stepfather, three older sisters, cat
Clothing: Wardrobe of an elderly Scottish woman bred with an FBI agent circa 1993. Wool skirts, pantsuits, jumpers, wellies, t-shirts over dresses.
How did you find this website? Googling various ASD comorbidities
Job: Intern in geology lab
Plans for the future? Oh gosh, at this point just finish uni and be able to live independently 
Any comments? No sir
06 Nov 2011, 5:06 pm
artrat
Veteran
Joined: 6 Nov 2011
Age: 40
Gender: Female
Posts: 1,269
Location: The Butthole of the American Empire
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richie
Supporting Member
Joined: 9 Jan 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Posts: 30,142
Location: Lake Whoop-Dee-Doo, Pennsylvania
10 Nov 2011, 8:56 pm
Age: 24
Location: Knoxville, TN
Hobbies and Interests: singing, video games, animals, gardening
Why are you here? to find more people like me!
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): self diagnosed about 3 years ago; hope to get an official diagnosis soon
Favorite subjects: As in school subjects? I loved biology, Spanish, theatre, art, and chorus.
Year/Grade: Done with school for now!
Favorite music: choral, classical, opera
Books: The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter
TV shows/Movies: M*A*S*H*, Lost, Scrubs, House, The Event, Parenthood, Glee/The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars
Instrument: piano
Do you like sports? I like yoga and running, and used to play softball when I was a kid.
Family: A husband, a dog, and two turtles live with me.
Clothing: Hopefully stylish, always comfy. Also, my family often likes to point out that I tend toward boring colors...
How did you find this website? google!
Job: singer/voice teacher
Plans for the future? Find some more voice students and work my way up the opera ladder.
Any comments? This is fun!
To WrongPlanet!! !
richie
Supporting Member
Joined: 9 Jan 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Posts: 30,142
Location: Lake Whoop-Dee-Doo, Pennsylvania
10 Nov 2011, 8:57 pm
Age: 51
Location: Indiana
Hobbies and Interests: I don't know if I have any hobbies, unless you count reading. I spend most of my free time (and a lot more time that I shouldn't be spending) researching my latest obsession, which varies. Some of the obsessions that I have cycled back into lately are Walt Disney and Disney World, sex abuse, fandom (media or science fiction -- never been a terribly active fan but I like to read about fandom), religion, Bible History, and Aspergers.
Why are you here? See above on obsessions.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I've known I had some strong Asperger traits since researching on my second son's issues ten or more years ago. I have not been officially diagnosed although I'm planning on talking to someone soon. Eldest daughter shares a lot of my issues and I'm thinking I'll end up sending her in soon and we'll both be happier if I do it first and see what kind of family fall out it gets. Also, I want to vet the psychiatrist. Neither one of us wants to be "normal," we're just interested in collecting coping skills, so I want to make sure the guy isn't all about Conformity.
Favorite subjects: varied according to year, but math (NOT arithmetic, which I hated), physics, English, poly sci
Year/Grade: some college
Favorite music: Not good at favorites. I listen to CCM, classical, ethnic, hard rock, a few heavy metal bands, and a lot of Disney.
Books: Mostly non-fiction but I'm trying to get back into fiction again. Patricia A. McKillip's written some stuff I absolutely adore. Recently re-read To Kill a Mockingbird and was in awe.
TV shows/Movies: Current: Myth Busters. Castle. How the States Got Their Shapes.
Classic: Adderly. The A-Team. Star Trek (TV show and classic Trek movies) Star Wars. Lord of the Rings.
Instrument: I can pick out a tune on the piano or a guitar.
Do you like sports? No, unless you count watching dressage or jumping. And I don't mind watching ice skating, gymnastics, or diving with my mom, but never watch them on my own.
Family: Close to hubby and five kids (18 yo to 11 yo); not so close to the rest but we all try to get along.
Clothing: Must be natural fabrics or I won't wear it because it isn't comfortable (used to buy stuff all the time I'd never wear before a friend pointed out the natural fabrics thing), have been into loose soft cotton knit shirts, pants and shorts lately. I like color and adore paisleys but mostly just get whatever fits, is comfortable, and is sold somewhere I'm going anyhow, which usually means solids. I wear my underwear inside out (to avoid the seams), my shirts low cut (because I can't stand anything close to my throat) and my shoes tied very tight (I dunno why -- used to prefer fairly tight shirts and jeans as well but have shifted away from that, and I did that because I didn't like the feel of cloth brushing my skin so doesn't explain the shoes thing anyhow).
How did you find this website? Googling
Job: Home maker and homeschooler, however I worked as an office temp for a decade or so. Which meant I could quit without losing my job, take tons of mini vacations, and never had to go to office parties, but paid dismally and meant I had to listen to my family and friends complain about me being underemployed.
Plans for the future? I have great hopes of getting back into writing, which is where the whole inertia thing is killing me. I got out of the habit of writing because you cannot let the whole world slide when you have little ones, and even if I could get past the inertia thing, I don't know how to write without it taking over everything for days or weeks at a time, which is not a great plan if you need to be hauling kids to classes and eating regularly and all that.
To WrongPlanet!! !
richie
Supporting Member
Joined: 9 Jan 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Posts: 30,142
Location: Lake Whoop-Dee-Doo, Pennsylvania
10 Nov 2011, 8:59 pm
John
Age:
35
Location:
Roanoke VA
Hobbies and Interests:
tattoos, survivalism, alchemy, tarot, ancient astronauts
Why are you here?
diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
6 months ago
Favorite music:
stoner rock, 90s stuff
Books:
Sitchen, Von Daniken, Moerth
TV shows/Movies:
Lost, X Files, Millenium, Twin Peaks, Trailerpark Boys
Do you like sports?
no
Family:
they are tolerable
Clothing:
I tend to dress like Quint from Jaws, or either Dickies and army clothes
How did you find this website?
Job:
Sysadmin at private college
Plans for the future?
keep on truckin
I have a brother who lives in Floyd, VA not far from Roanoke.
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richie
Supporting Member
Joined: 9 Jan 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Posts: 30,142
Location: Lake Whoop-Dee-Doo, Pennsylvania
10 Nov 2011, 9:01 pm
Age: 25
Location: Palermo, Italy
Hobbies and Interests: reading, music, movies, languages, fitness
Why are you here? I have AS and don't want to feel like the odd one out and I normally do
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): self-diagnosed for now
Favorite music: generally ska and punk with many other random genres
Books: I read way too much, possibly I have hyperlexia.
TV shows/Movies:
Instrument: I used to play the bass, but not anymore
Do you like sports? Group sports - absolutely not. But I go to the gym and enjoy working out
Family: parents, grandmas, aunts/uncles, cousins... I'm not particularly close with half of them
Clothing: depends. From geeky to sporty or feminine.
How did you find this website? followed a link from another AS site
Job: volunteer in the field of youth information
Plans for the future? travelling
To WrongPlanet!! !
richie
Supporting Member
Joined: 9 Jan 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Male
Posts: 30,142
Location: Lake Whoop-Dee-Doo, Pennsylvania
10 Nov 2011, 9:02 pm
Paty
Age:
49
Location:
Maryland
Hobbies and Interests:
Home improvment .. I like to build things..reading, Painting. and politics
Why are you here?
We have three aspies in my family..2 sons and mom..ME!
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
I was not..but my boys were..and well, I get along with them better then anyone so I figure..we must come from the same planet.
Favorite subjects:
Government, sociology,
Year/Grade:
working on bachelors
Favorite music:
I like it all..except..most rap.
Books:
I will read anything..even pamphlets if there is nothing else to read in a doctors office.
TV shows/Movies:
Instrument:
voice..I sing..
Do you like sports?
no..
Family:
me..3 cats, 2 dogs and 5 boys
Clothing:
yeah.. I wear clothing..pretty scary not too.
How did you find this website?
looked for a site for my 19 year old son..who thinks we are the only aliens on this planet..we live in a small town.
Job:
yep, have one.
Plans for the future?
Lobbiest
Any comments?
Please bear with my sarcasm..
..its genetic
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