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09 Nov 2006, 1:16 am

Hi everyone. I believe I am an NT, though I've had some issues similar to aspie ones growing up... having a hard time reading social interactions, having obsessive interests, being somewhat of a loner. I grew up, learning how to interact as an NT, so I don't think I really have any neurological differences from typical folk.

I'm here because I'm in love with someone who I think is an aspie. Because of some unusual traits that he has, I googled autism, as he had told me he had refused to speak when he was very young. The description of Asperger's leapt out at me, as it seems that he has many of those traits. I told him about what I had found, and he said he'd research it as well. He said he is interested in "belonging" to something that would explain why he is different. This concept appeals to him.

So I'm here to learn more about Asperger's and how we might overcome some difficulties we have dealing with our different perceptions of things. Some of the things he does used to seem inexplicable, but would make sense within the aspie mode. I always try to get to the heart of what he is trying to convey instead of merely responding to him in the surface/social ways of NTs. I want to see his soul without getting distracted.

Thanks!

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09 Nov 2006, 3:24 am

Hi andrbot, very brave decision of yours to know more about AS (asperger).
As you'll see, not everyone shares the same traits, some have obsesions, some don't, some people seem to be more into the AS spectrum, while others seem to fit well in the NT world.

people in the forums are very friendly and servicial, make yourself comfortable

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09 Nov 2006, 3:26 am

Welcome to Werbert's Planet, andrbot.

Our leader is Emperor Werbert I. Tinky is random. ShadesOfMe and I are vampires. Bob the Llama is a drunk chipmunk who thinks he's a llama. His new title is Bob teh 1337 Yiffy Banana Llama Priest. You can also call him Bob teh Almighty Dude. There's a radio in werbert's fingernail... CAR!! ! I think that's everything you need to know.

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09 Nov 2006, 6:19 am

welcome to the forum!

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09 Nov 2006, 9:24 am

Welcome to WP. Check the various Forums, and you'll read about people like yourself. We cover a lot of topics here. We also cover a lot of humor, as you've no doubt noticed.

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09 Nov 2006, 1:14 pm

Thanks for the great welcome! I appreciate it.

I'm looking forward to reading the forums. I have lots to do!

I used to live in Altadena, CA which has a Banana Museum. I think Bob the 1337 Yiffy Banana Llama Priest might like it.