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09 Apr 2011, 4:16 am

Hi! Im 15 and not sure whether I have AS or not. I have quite a few of the symptoms, even though I seem fine in social situations. I sort of put on an act and blend in to seem okay.

I don't hate school; in fact one could say my life centres around it (god that sounds sad). I have some friends, but prefer to be alone at break or lunchtime, just for some peace.

I have a limited range of intrests, which include physics and maths, and will try and splurge what I know onto others. I think this is the reason I like school, as it lets me do this.

I always have a routine, and can get frustrated if others break it. For example, one day I was settling down to watch Doctor Who, as normal, when my mum announced I had to go to a wedding of some relative I barely know. I was extremely stubborn and refused to go, and when made to I behaved really anti-social at the wedding.

I suck at general chit-chat, at tend to go straight into whatever intrests me. I sometimes stumble over words in my enthusiasm.

I talk to myself a lot, generally planning out my conversation, in hope I can get it perfect when talking to someone about the chosen topic. I also pace a lot.

I don't like "going out", and when I do, everything has to be planned very carefully.

I have some other symptoms, but these are the main ones. I joined so I could share what I know about AS with others, so I can come to a conclusion.
Thanks for listening folks! :wink:

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Sheldon96
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09 Apr 2011, 5:52 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet! I hope you find it as informative and interesting as I do.
I'm 14 and I've believed I may have Aspergers for over a year. My mother has been putting off taking me for an assessment as she is in a slight state of denial.
One of my special interests does happen to be physics, though I'm not too good with the equations; the concepts and people's theories interest me more.

Anyway, welcome!

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11 Apr 2011, 7:55 am

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13 Apr 2011, 12:47 pm

My son is 15 and also has aspergers. He was diagnosed when he was 8. It was very rough when he was younger but he knows his routine and he really enjoys school now. He has limited intrests such as video games. His main passion is computers. He knows the ins and outs of them. Hopefully soon I can sit down with him and show him this website. He has great peers at school but I would like him to meet more people like him and show him that he is not alone.

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