Diagnosed about a year ago

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Hi, I'm new... (How unbelievably original of me)

I was officially diagnosed about a year ago, with Asperger's Syndrome. In fact it came as no surprise, as I was unofficially (by someone not a full psychiatrist) diagnosed five years back, already.
I am a 16 years old male and live in the Netherlands, currently in 5th grade of high-school. In fact, I experience very little problems what-so-ever, compared to two or three years ago.

My main reason to join the community was that it would probably help me to keep myself sane, as I always find relief in talking with people who understand me and who I understand as well. (Or at least understand for as far as the subject is concerned) So in fact, a very egoïstical reason...
The other reason is to practice my english, which is why you will notice me posting long replies most of the times: in about three weeks I have a Cambridge Proficiency Exam in English, so any practice is more than welcome. Because of this, feel free to comment on my English!

It must be clear, though, that my main reason counts quite a bit heavier than the latter

If anyone feels the same (in need of a talking partner) just PM me; We could then interchange Mail, MSN or Skype adresses. I'd prefer someone of around my age, gender does not really matter - even though I slightly prefer females because they are generally a bit more understanding...

As for my personality:
I am a chaotic, creative, abstract thinking, philosophical, paradoxal and exact person. Currently I'm involved in a hell of a lot of side-projects, most of them initiated by me out of boredom or search of a challenge. Currently I've almost fully broken out of the negative loop that kept me from the social stage, but still it remains quite noticeable that I have more trouble with socializing than others. I have a very strong imagination, and so far this turned out to be both my greatest obstacle and my greatest helping tool: With meditating or 'programming' my mind it turns out to be a very powerful tool, while my greatest distraction - daydreaming - also evolved from it. Currently I still only have to get some more grip on my daydreaming, before I feel I've reached the point at which asperger is no longer a real obstacle to me.

I guess I could tell a lot more, but I also guess no one really is interested.
If you are, request more information, and I will deliver!

Or just PM me

Grading in the Netherlands must be different than America.
5th Grade students in the US averages about age 11.

...whooops! 5th Grade in HIGH SCHOOL.. oh, I see.
There are only four grades, in High School... Freshman(9), Sophomore(10), Junior(11), Senior(12).

My daughter is 18 and graduating High School this year as a senior.

Welcome to WP

I could have known that someone were to notice, as my family in America reacted equally confused when I told them my grade

Elementery school: ages 4 to 12 (8 Years)
High school: ages 13 to 18 (6 Years)
just a little clarification

Sounds like me too!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!!

Welcome to WrongPlanet, and welcome to my time warp.

Hello, Teun, and welcome greetings to the Wrong Planet community.

welcome

Hi there! Good luck with the english exam, your english is superb! I'm sure you'll fly through

It looks like you like music (sorry for the pun)

Something I completely forgot to mention, is that I really love music! (Although it's probably not quite your kind of music)
Well, I like just about every type of music - except for music that is made to be or become popular (eg. most pop ) and not for the music itself - but most of the time I listen to progressive Rock & Metal. Err...well... and to melodical hardrock (art rock), indie rock, Nu-metal, power metal, alternative,... I listen to music a lot, actually
(Anyone who knows Dream Theater? )

Plus, I play piano

edit: Oh, and thanks for the warm welcome, everyone

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To WrongPlanet!! !

Hello Teun, welcome from a fellow-Dutchie, enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!

Hooray
Just curious; are there many dutch people on these fora?

Hello, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Evanescence and any other rock imaginable!!

I am many dutch as well ... oh dang, I will never pass an exam

edit: and nice to see you here on WP of course

Disturbed
Evanescence I didn't know yet, but from what I've heard it sounds a bit like 'Epica' (Note that epica has some grunging - I don't really like that, but they also have songs without) and 'Within Temptation' (Search for 'Stand My Ground', it's a really good song).

Epica is one I don't know...I'll have to look them up if you want a good idea of Evanescence's music, check out their album Fallen, it's easily the best.