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Hello!
...Where do I start?

Well, first of all, my name is Kuramu. It’s the Japanese translation of a cartoon character’s name that I like. I’ve gone by many names on the internet, so you can either call me Kuramu, or Syd, which is my real-life nickname.

Now... I guess I should share about why I’m here, huh?

Well, for the past year and a half, I’ve thought that I’ve had Aspergers. The keyword here is THOUGHT, mind you. I’ve noticed how I’ve only had one, maybe two, interests. Those interests are all about cartoons and animation, which vary from series to series. I can name off most of the people who have done storyboards on modern Cartoon Network shows, and if said storyboarder went on to do other things.
(For example, CH Greenblatt did storyboards on Spongebob episodes like “Band Geeks,” “Something Smells,” “Fear Of A Krabby Patty,” and others. He went on to work on The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy as a storyboarder (for episodes “Underfist” and “Billy And Mandy Save Christmas”) and the voice of Fred FredBurger. He went on to create Chowder (and storyboarded for “Chowder Looses His Hat,” “Hey Hey, It’s Knishmas,” The Toots,“ etc.), and, when the show got canned, he worked on FishHooks for Disney. That’s where he is now. [Notice a pattern here?])

I’m also very socially awkward. I don’t feel like I fit in, or that I want to talk about the subjects that teenagers like to talk about (for example, one day, a bunch of girls were talking about bra sizes. Why do you want to talk about something like that?). I’d rather talk about cartoons - the characters, the relationships, who worked on it, who did what, the works! I find animation and such absolutely wonderful - it’s to the point where I wish we were still in grade school, so I could talk about Pokemon and stuff like that with others.
When I’m in groups, I also clam up. I become shy, I don’t talk much, and, when I do speak up, I feel that people don’t pay attention to what I have to say. They’d rather talk about their boyfriends and all of this girl stuff, rather than my interests. However, even though I don’t talk in groups, I do listen to other people’s conversations.

Now, as I mentioned before, I THINK I have Aspergers. It is not a confirmed thing. I’ve ran into groups on LiveJournal for Aspergers and Autism, and I got the feeling that they didn’t want people like me there; that they only wanted people who knew, for certain, that they had Aspergers or Autism. I’ve talked to some of my Skype buddies, who told me, “If you like maps, you’re an Aspie. If you don’t, then you’re not one.” I’ve told some teachers how I’ve been feeling, how I feel that alot of the traits match up with my actions and thoughts. They told me that it’s impossible, and that people with Aspergers don’t pick up on their own social patterns and the like. I told my mom, and she told me that I don’t have Aspergers, because I had so many tests done as a baby to see if I suffered from any other problems, other than mild Cerebral Palsy, and that they would have caught it by now.

I really want to get tested. Badly. Until then, I need to find communities that can help me through this, whether it’s what I think it is, or if it’s just a long-lasting phase. I hope Wrong Planet can help me either way.

Side Note/Question: My younger brother, for absolute, has Aspergers. If I have any questions about him (such as, “Why can he hear the music coming from my headphones when it isn’t that loud?” and such), can I ask the forum members?

~ Syd
(Kuramu)

Syd,

Welcome to WP.

The topic of diagnosis can be a sensitive one.

For some people, it is very difficult to be diagnosed, depending on finances, where they live, resources in their area, etc. But since you are still in school, it might be very beneficial for you to look into diagnosis. It may afford you some social skills training and accommodations should you need them. Is there a guidance counselor you can talk with at your school about this issue?

I personally am not formally diagnosed at this point, although my therapist first brought up the idea of Asperger's (she does not diagnose it herself). My Dad is classic Aspie but also is not diagnosed. I have found most people on WrongPlanet to be accepting and welcoming.

Welcome to WrongPlanet, and welcome to my time warp.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!!

Welcome to the Wrong Planet neighborhood, Syd.

@ Athena: Thank you. The only problem with being diagnosed at the school that I am currently at is that it's an arts high school. They have little to none special ed classes (kinda tough when you already have CP), because our school is so small (I'm assuming). But, I can always try to talk to someone, and see if they have any resources.
I'm curious... could there be a way to run a proper diagnosis through a program like Skype, through talking and seeing eachother through a webcam? Just curious.

@ Cockney: Haha, Rocky Horror Picture Show reference! Good movie. Thanks for the welcome.
@ MusicIsLife: I like the name! Thanks for the welcome.
@ Jetlag: Thanks for the welcome.

Welcome to WP

Hello Kuramu, welcome,

You can always ask us if you have questions about your AS brother

Enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!

Hi, weather you are or not, I t really dose not mater. You have at least 1 sympathedic ear, and maybe even a friend. I am with ya I dont fit in either. And hey I am a girl, and I can tell you that not all girls go around talking about their bra's. That is so stuck up any that wants to talk about that should have a PRIVATE conversation with a friend, not chat about that in mixed company.

@ AspieForty: Thanks!
@ Scientist: Thanks! I'm glad that I am able to ask questions about my brother. ^^ Sometimes I don't understand the things that he does, which is why I have questions.
@ Lost1: Thanks! I agree with you. And, yes, I feel like I have a good sympathedic ear, and I try to be a good friend.

Syd(Yea, I actually like that name better than your forum name. ), you have a lot of the same traits I do and I know I've been diagnosed with it, so I'm pretty sure you may have it too. Course I'm not a doctor or a psychaitrist, but this is what I see.

I myself like cartoons and animation way more than actual real looking stuff. Why? I dunno, I think cartoons are funny. And yea, when I was a teen, I didn't wanna talk about some of the things teens do, like you said(In case you're wondering I'm 25.) So yea, nice to have you around.

Kyramu,

Welcome to WP. This forum isn't only for people who have AS it's for people who are interested in it. People often come here claiming to have AS then later find out they don't and make a big announcement, or do rude things and annoy people. If you are honest and say that you're interested in it, and suspect you might have it, but aren't in a position for a diagnosis fight now but really want to learn more, then I think people will accept you just fine. There are lots of people who don't have AS but have some symptoms of it, or who have other issues that look a little like AS.

I'm not in the spectrum at all but have many traits. I'm as quirky as someone with AS. I do have two children with firm diagnoses and one with a wonky diagnosis. I'm sure I annoy some but people have been very nice to me.

Hello, and welcome to WP!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!